Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Which of the following therapy is given only when drugs are not effective in controlling the symptoms of the patient?

Options:

Gestalt Therapy

Vipasna Meditation

Electro convulsive Therapy

Occupational therapy

Correct Answer:

Electro convulsive Therapy

Explanation:

People with mental problems are sometimes given electric shocks. Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT) is another form of biomedical therapy. Mild electric shock is given via electrodes to the brain of the patient to induce convulsions. The shock is given by the psychiatrist only when it is necessary for the improvement of the patient. ECT is not a routine treatment and is given only when drugs are not effective in controlling the symptoms of the patient.