What was a major reason for the decrease in the number of neurosurgeries for psychiatric disorders performed since the mid-1900s?

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By the mid-1900s, neurosurgeries for psychiatric disorders, such as lobotomies, had come to be viewed as cruel and ineffective due to the development of alternative treatments, growing concerns about patient rights, and negative publicity surrounding some high-profile cases. As a result, the number of these surgeries performed decreased significantly. There were no laws prohibiting the procedure, and patient rights activists and the government's role did not play a major role in the decline. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

What Was a Major Reason for the Decrease in the Number