How Does the Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technique (FMRI) Compare

question 55

Multiple Choice

How does the functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging technique (fMRI) compare with other imaging techniques?

• A) It requires more processing time than PET scans, so it is more widely available.
• B) It is more effective than the PET scan in measuring brain activity that occurs rapidly.
• C) It does not provide precise information about the timing of various brain activities.
• D) It produces images that are roughly comparable to the ERP technique.

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