A Cognitive Neuroscientist Would Be Most Likely to Have Subjects

question 68

Multiple Choice

A cognitive neuroscientist would be most likely to have subjects ________ to determine which brain areas are active during different mental tasks.

• A) discuss their most recent dreams
• B) utilize a technique called priming
• C) undergo fMRI, PET, or EEG testing
• D) take psychoactive drugs
• E) report on their ideas by using introspection

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