Weaknesses

• What was the fatality rate of early psychosurgery?

  6%
• What were some reported severe side effects of early psychosurgery?

  Changes in personality and lethargy
• What are common side effects of psychosurgery?

  Irresponsibility and social withdrawal
• Why can't findings from modern psychosurgery be generalized?

  Only around 25 patients are treated yearly
• What is a limitation of psychosurgery regarding placebo effects?

  It cannot be done with a placebo
• What is a major risk associated with psychosurgery?

  Its invasiveness and associated risks
• What is a common alternative to psychosurgery for treating illnesses?

  Drug therapy
• What ethical issues are associated with psychosurgery?

  No control group and lack of consent
• Why is performing psychosurgery on children ethically concerning?

  Their brains may not be fully developed
• What is a potential consequence of psychosurgery on personality?

  Loss of personality
• What is a concern regarding multiple psychosurgeries?

  Performing two surgeries at once
• What is a significant ethical concern regarding consent for psychosurgery?

  Consent may not be valid if not in right state
• Why is psychosurgery considered a therapy of last resort?

  It is irreversible and has severe consequences
• What is a common description of patients after psychosurgery?

  Patients are often described as zombies