In modern applications of electroconvulsive therapy,electrical current
A)is not used.Instead,convulsions are induced chemically.
B)is passed only through the frontal lobe.
C)is higher than in the past.
D)is passed through the non-dominant hemisphere.

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves passing electrical current through the brain to induce seizures, which can have therapeutic effects for certain psychiatric conditions. Modern applications often target the non-dominant hemisphere to minimize cognitive side effects, as this approach is thought to be less disruptive to the brain's primary functions.

In Modern Applications of Electroconvulsive Therapy,electrical Current