Professionals using electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) for patients suffering from severe depression have shown that the memory processes of consolidation ________.
A) only take a short time
B) may take months to return
C) can be temporarily disrupted
D) may take weeks to return

Question

Professionals using electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) for patients suffering from severe depression have shown that the memory processes of consolidation ________.
A) only take a short time 
B) may take months to return
C) can be temporarily disrupted 
D) may take weeks to return

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ECT has been shown to disrupt the memory processes of consolidation, resulting in temporary memory loss that can last for a few weeks. This is a commonly reported side effect of the treatment. Option A is incorrect as consolidation takes time; it cannot be completed in a short duration. Option B is incorrect as memory consolidation is usually restored within weeks or months after ECT.

Professionals Using Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy (ECT) for Patients Suffering from Severe