A lobotomy is a surgical procedure:
A)In which one hemisphere of the brain is removed
B)In which the prefrontal area of the brain is disconnected from the rest of the brain
C)That is usually performed early in life to preclude the development of socially unacceptable behavior
D)That was rarely performed in the United States

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A lobotomy is a surgical procedure in which the prefrontal area of the brain is disconnected from the rest of the brain. This was done in an attempt to treat various mental illnesses, but it often resulted in severe side effects and was eventually discontinued as a treatment method. Removing one hemisphere of the brain (A) would result in severe brain damage and is not a procedure that is typically performed. Performing a lobotomy to prevent socially unacceptable behavior (C) is not a valid or ethical reason for the procedure. While lobotomies were once performed frequently, they were not rare in the United States (D) at the time they were being used as a treatment method.

A Lobotomy Is a Surgical Procedure