A treatment for severe depression in which an electric shock is delivered to the patient,resulting in a seizure of the body and the release of a flood of neurotransmitters in the brain,is called____________.

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The treatment for severe depression described in the prompt, in which an electric shock is delivered to induce a seizure and release neurotransmitters, is commonly known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Choice A, prefrontal lobotomy, involves the surgical removal or destruction of parts of the brain, and is not a common treatment for depression in modern times. Choice C, trepanning, is an ancient medical practice of drilling or cutting holes in the skull, and is not a recognized treatment for depression. Choice D, relaxation training and meditation, is a non-invasive alternative treatment for depression, but does not involve electric shocks or seizures.

A Treatment for Severe Depression in Which an Electric Shock