Which of the following biomedical treatments provides some of the benefits of ECT without triggering seizures or memory loss?

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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a biomedical treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. It has been shown to provide some of the benefits of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), such as improved mood and decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety, without the side effects of triggering seizures or memory loss. The other options listed (lobotomy, psychosurgery, and antipsychotic medication) are not comparable to ECT in terms of their mode of action or potential benefits and side effects.

Which of the Following Biomedical Treatments Provides Some of the Benefits