Question

multiple choice question
what is the name for brain surgery in which the object is to reduce symptoms of a mental disorder?

• transcranial magnetic stimulation
• psychosurgery
• electric therapy
• electroconvulsive surgery

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Explanation:

• Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, not surgery.
• Psychosurgery specifically refers to brain surgery performed to alleviate symptoms of mental disorders.
• Eclectic therapy is a non-surgical, combined approach of different therapeutic methods.
• Electroconvulsive therapy uses electrical currents (not surgery) to induce seizures for mental health treatment.

Answer:

Psychosurgery