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Transcranial magnetic stimulation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A non-invasive biological intervention that uses magnetic stimulation to treat psychological disorders; abbreviated as TMS.

AP course connection

Topic 5.5: 5.5 Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Unit 5

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