Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI)is Used by Psychologists to Study

question 86

Multiple Choice

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is used by psychologists to study

• A)the portions of the brain that are active while performing a task.
• B)how much magnetic activity can be measured on a person's skin.
• C)vascular system in humans during stress.
• D)assess how quickly blood flows through the bloodstream.

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