Which of the following is false concerning prefrontal lobotomies?
A) The procedure is relatively harmless and causes the least detrimental side effects of any of the biological treatments
B) The treatment can produce permanent damage that includes poor impulse control, inability to initiate activities, or possible death
C) Some have viewed the procedure as a cruel and ineffective treatment for mental disorders
D) Researchers have not identified specific areas of the brain that are associated with mental disorders

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Prefrontal lobotomies are not relatively harmless and can cause severe side effects such as poor impulse control, inability to initiate activities, or even death. Therefore, option A is false. Options B and C, on the other hand, are true. Option D is not related to prefrontal lobotomies and is therefore irrelevant.

Which of the Following Is False Concerning Prefrontal Lobotomies