Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a time tested treatment modality for the management of various psychiatric disorders. There have been a lot of modifications in the techniques of delivering ECT over decades. Despite lots of criticisms encountered, ECT has still been used commonly in clinical practice due to its safety and efficacy.

Expectation confirmation theory (or ECT) is a cognitive theory which seeks to explain post-purchase or post-adoption satisfaction as a function of expectations, perceived performance, and disconfirmation of beliefs. The structure of the theory was developed in a series of two papers written by Richard L. Oliver in 1977 and 1980. [1]

2020年1月11日 · This article reviews 3 current theories of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). One theory points to generalized seizures as essential for the therapeutic efficacy of ECT. Another theory highlights the normalization of neuroendocrine dysfunction in …

Expectation Confirmation Theory explains how individuals' post-purchase satisfaction and repurchase intentions depend on the pre-purchase expectations and subsequent experiences with products or services. The Expectation Confirmation Theory (ECT) originated from the research domains of consumer research and social psychology.

One theory points to generalized seizures as essential for the therapeutic eficacy of ECT. Another theory highlights the normalization of neuroendocrine dysfunction in melancholic depression as a result of ECT.

Expectation Confirmation Theory (ECT) is a wellaccepted framework that explains how people's prior expectations shape their views and judgments about a specific thing.

2023年2月1日 · Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is arguably the most effective intervention for treatment-resistant depression. While large interindividual variability exists, a theory capable of explaining individual response to ECT remains elusive.

"期望确认理论"（Expectancy Confirmation Theory）是一个心理学和社会心理学的理论，主要关注个体如何处理和回应符合或不符合他们预期的信息。 这个理论源自于更广泛的期望理论框架，强调预期对个体认知和行为的影响。

Expectation confirmation theory (ECT) is a widely accepted theoretical framework that seeks to explain how individuals’ prior expectations about a specific phenomenon shape their perceptions and judgments of it. The theory posits that individuals' expectations influence their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors towards an event, product, or service.

Cases of memory deficits after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) have been widely reported particularly short-term memory and to a lesser extent, long-term and autobiographical memory. Explanations for the mechanisms of ECT action have largely been limited to studies of the effect on brain metabolism, …