Which Statement Below Is the Correct Definition of Event-Related Potentials

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement below is the correct definition of event-related potentials (ERPs) ?

• A)Magnetic potentials that are associated with electrical activity in the brain.
• B)Electrical potentials that are recorded in response to an event and are time-locked.
• C)Electrical potentials that are recorded at rest and are time-locked.
• D)Electrical potentials that are recorded in response to an event and are not time dependent.

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Definitions:

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