Regarding the Technology Used to Study the Brain, Which of the Following

question 112

Multiple Choice

Regarding the technology used to study the brain, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Both PET scans and functional MRIs provide images of activity throughout the brain.
• B) Experimentally, fMRI images have been used to tell if a person is lying.
• C) PET and fMRI brain scans show that most people use only 10 percent of their brain capacity.
• D) Researchers are creating digital three-dimensional brain maps that show both brain structures and their accompanying psychological functions.

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Definitions:

Aversion Therapy

A psychological treatment method where undesirable behaviors are paired with uncomfortable stimuli to reduce their occurrence.

Undesirable Behavior

Behavior that is deemed inappropriate or harmful by society, an organization, or the individual exhibiting the behavior.

Unpleasant Stimulus

A sensory input that is disagreeable or causes discomfort, leading to avoidance behavior in organisms.

Response Prevention

A therapeutic technique in behavioral therapy aimed at reducing the occurrence of unwanted behaviors by preventing the individual from performing their usual response to a trigger.