When Used to Detect Lying, the Functional MRI Scan Measures

question 485

Multiple Choice

When used to detect lying, the functional MRI scan measures

• A)galvanic skin response.
• B)general emotional arousal.
• C)the activation of extra brain areas.
• D)hemispheric specialization.

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