Dr Spekter Is Interested in What Parts of the Brain

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Multiple Choice

Dr. Spekter is interested in what parts of the brain are active when a person feels hungry. She uses a technique in which she injects a radioactive sugar into the body and tracks where it is used in the brain. Dr. Spekter is MOST likely using:

• A) electroencephalography.
• B) computed tomography.
• C) magnetic resonance imaging.
• D) positron emission tomography.

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Definitions:

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses and maintain self-schema.

Threatening

Presenting a danger or harm, creating a sense of fear or insecurity.

Neo-Freudian

A term referring to psychologists who accepted the basic components of Freud's theory but modified and expanded upon them.