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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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves administering an electric shock to the patient, resulting in a seizure of the body and the release of a flood of neurotransmitters in the brain. It is often used as a treatment for severe depression when other treatments have been ineffective. Prefrontal lobotomy and trephining are outdated and invasive treatments that are no longer used, while relaxation training and meditation may be helpful for reducing stress and anxiety, but are not typically used as a primary treatment for severe depression.

A Treatment for Severe Depression in Which an Electric Shock