Max, age 35, is severely depressed. Because of this, he is given electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). After treatment, he is sent home and does much better. However, his TV-watching behavior is strange. Which is the most likely behavior pattern?
A. Max does not remember that he has a TV.
B. Max does not remember any episodes of shows going back 25 years.
C. Max thinks that last year's episodes of his favorite series are new.
D. Max can no longer understand long sentences if they occur in the dialogue.
Answer (2)
Max's strange TV-watching behavior after ECT is most likely that he thinks last year's episodes of his favorite series are new, reflecting short-term memory loss. This cognitive effect is a common side effect of ECT. While other options were considered, they either suggested more severe memory loss or comprehension issues not typical of ECT. ;
Max's strange TV-watching behavior is most likely that he thinks last year's episodes of his favorite series are new, due to short-term memory loss following ECT. This aligns with the common cognitive effects of anterograde amnesia that can occur after the treatment. Thus, option C is the best choice given the context of his treatment.
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