To Monitor the Electrical Activity in the Brain That Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

To monitor the electrical activity in the brain that is triggered by hearing one's own name,researchers would make use of a(n)

• A) MRI.
• B) PET scan.
• C) EEG.
• D) brain lesion.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, vital for cognitive functions including reasoning, language, and memory.

Language Functions

The roles that language serves in communication, such as informational, expressive, directive, and social functions.

Linguistic Ability

The capacity to use language effectively, including understanding, expressing, and manipulating words in context.

Perceptual Set

A psychological framework or expectation that predisposes an individual to perceive information in a particular way.