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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in AP Psychology

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rTMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.

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Topic 8.9: 8.9 Treatment of Disorders from the Biological Perspective

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