In which of the following biological treatments is an electrical current passed through the brain?

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Electrical Convulsive Therapy (ECT) is a biological treatment where an electrical current is passed through the brain to induce a brief seizure. ECT is typically used in severe cases of depression or other mental illnesses that are not responsive to medication or therapy. Lobotomy and psychosurgery involve removing parts of the brain and are not used as commonly as ECT. rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain but does not involve passing an electrical current through the brain.

In Which of the Following Biological Treatments Is an Electrical