Which statement is TRUE regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
A) It is the most commonly used biological treatment for mental disorders.
B) It sends brief electrical currents through the brain, stimulating a seizure.
C) Its use is controversial because it requires surgical implantation of electrodes.
D) It produces a steady stream of low-voltage electricity to the targeted brain areas.

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ECT involves sending brief electrical currents through the brain to induce a seizure, which is believed to produce therapeutic effects for certain psychiatric conditions. It does not involve surgical implantation of electrodes nor does it produce a steady stream of low-voltage electricity. While ECT is used for treatment-resistant conditions, it is not the most commonly used biological treatment for mental disorders.

Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)