Question

The brain stimulation technique that uses an electromagnetic coil placed on or above a person's head to send an electrical current into certain areas of the brain is called ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Explanation:

This therapeutic technique involves magnetic fields which cause electrical currents to affect specific areas of the brain.

Research of TMS is in progress, and it has shown to improve some mental health problems. However, some adverse effects may include mood and memory impairments, as well as seizures or fainting.