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Marcus Sundström
on Dec 23, 2024Verified
During the 1940s and 1950s,lobotomies were most likely to be performed on psychologically disordered patients who were
A) uncontrollably violent.
B) hopelessly depressed.
C) notably overweight.
D) consistently forgetful.
Lobotomies
A surgical operation that involves severing connections in the brain’s prefrontal lobe, historically used to treat mental illness.
Psychologically Disordered
A condition characterized by persistent disruptive psychological symptoms that significantly affect day-to-day functioning and well-being.
- Identify the historical and contemporary use of psychosurgery and its outcomes on patients.
Verified Answer
JM
Learning Objectives
- Identify the historical and contemporary use of psychosurgery and its outcomes on patients.
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