Daniel,who suffers from depression,recently received a treatment in which a 1- to 2-milliamp current was administered to his scalp.The treatment he received was

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The administration of 1- to 2-milliamp current to the scalp is characteristic of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a type of noninvasive brain stimulation that has shown promise as a treatment for depression. Option B) rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) typically uses magnetic pulses rather than electric currents, while option C) ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) involves a much higher current and is generally considered a more invasive treatment. Option D) DBS (deep brain stimulation) involves the implantation of electrodes in the brain and is not typically used to treat depression.

Daniel,who Suffers from Depression,recently Received a Treatment in Which a 1-