Set: AP Psychology 2008

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lesions percise destruction of brain cells
CAT creates a computerized image using x-rays passed through the brain to show structure and/or extent of lesion
MRI uses magnetic field and pulses of radio waves that cause emission of signals
EEG electrodes positioned on the scalp transmit signals about the brain's electrical activity
evoked potential EEGs resulting from a response to a specific stimulus
PET ahows brain activity when radioactivly tagged glucose rushed to active neurons and emits positrons
fMRI brain activity (resolution higher that PET) when changes in oxygen concentration near active neurons alter magnetic qualities

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Created May 10, 2008
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  1. evoked potential → EEGs resulting from a response to a specific stimulus - 5 misses
  2. lesions → percise destruction of brain cells - 4 misses
  3. PET → ahows brain activity when radioactivly tagged glucose rushed to active neurons and emits positrons - 4 misses
  4. CAT → creates a computerized image using x-rays passed through the brain to show structure and/or extent of lesion - 3 misses
  5. fMRI → brain activity (resolution higher that PET) when changes in oxygen concentration near active neurons alter magnetic qualities - 3 misses
  6. EEG → electrodes positioned on the scalp transmit signals about the brain's electrical activity - 2 misses