Electric Currents

Definition

Electric currents refer to the flow of electric charge through a medium or substance. In psychology, it is often used in certain treatment methods to stimulate or modulate brain activity.

Related terms

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT):

ECT is a treatment method that involves administering controlled electric shocks to induce seizures in order to alleviate symptoms of severe depression or other mental illnesses.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS):

TMS utilizes magnetic fields instead of direct current electricity to stimulate specific areas of the brain for therapeutic purposes.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS):

DBS involves implanting electrodes into specific regions deep within the brain and delivering electrical impulses through these electrodes for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders.