Electroconvulsive therapy has been shown to:
A) disrupt older memories the most.
B) disrupt recently acquired memories the most.
C) disrupt all memories about equally.
D) have no effect on memory.

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been shown to disrupt recently acquired memories the most. This is because ECT affects the brain's ability to consolidate new memories, making it harder for patients to remember events that occurred close to the time of treatment.

Electroconvulsive Therapy Has Been Shown To