In _______________, Brain Cells Are Stimulated Using a Powerful Magnetic

question 100

Multiple Choice

In _______________, brain cells are stimulated using a powerful magnetic field produced by a wire coil placed on a person's head that temporarily inactivates neural circuits.

• A) positron-emission tomography
• B) functional magnetic resonance imaging
• C) transcranial direct current stimulation
• D) transcranial magnetic stimulation

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Validity

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Reliability

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Psychodynamic Assumptions

Theoretical perspectives that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on behavior.