Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) Is the Main Brain Imaging

question 27

Multiple Choice

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is the main brain imaging method used in psychological research today.The main goal of fMRI is to

• A) determine whether specific regions of the brain are working effectively.
• B) record the electrical activity created by the neurons firing in the brain.
• C) determine if neurotransmitters are binding to the receptors in the postsynaptic neurons.
• D) measure the blood's oxygen level in the brain.

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