David is being treated for depression with electroconvulsive therapy, designed to alter brain functioning, while Matt is undergoing brain surgery to lesion a small area of the brain that is contributing to his obsessive-compulsive disorder. These treatments are both forms of __________.

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Both electroconvulsive therapy and brain surgery to lesion a small area of the brain are forms of biological therapy. They aim to alter brain functioning to treat psychological disorders. Drug therapy involves prescribing medication to treat psychological disorders. Cognitive therapy focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors, while psychotherapy involves talking with a mental health professional to talk through issues and develop coping strategies.

David Is Being Treated for Depression with Electroconvulsive Therapy, Designed