Suppose a Researcher Uses Strong Magnets to Track Changes in Blood

question 226

Multiple Choice

Suppose a researcher uses strong magnets to track changes in blood oxygen levels across the brain when participants are viewing a scene and also when they are imagining the scene. Which device is the researcher MOST likely using?

• A)EEG
• B)PET
• C)fMRI
• D)CAT

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