The biological treatment known as psychosurgery would MOST likely be used in the treatment of a patient with:

A) a severe disorder that is also associated with a high risk of suicide.
B) a severe mental illness and who is not a candidate for brain stimulation therapy.
C) moderate to severe mental illness and a coexisting developmental disorder.
D) a severe disorder and who has not responded to any other therapies over years of treatment.

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Rachel Sarnak · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Psychosurgery is typically considered a last resort for patients with severe disorders who have not responded to other forms of treatment over an extended period.

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