To Study the Cellular Basis of Consciousness, What Kind of Technologies

question 31

Multiple Choice

To study the cellular basis of consciousness, what kind of technologies would most likely enable evaluation of the activities of several cells simultaneously?

• A) fMRI
• B) PET
• C) Electroencephalography
• D) Laser-scanning microscopy using fluorescent staining
• E) Patch-clamp single cell recording

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Definitions:

Physical Reaction

The body's automatic response to a specific stimulus, which can be immediate and involuntary, reflecting changes in physical state.

Emotion-arousing Stimulus

Any event or object that elicits a strong emotional response.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for problem solving, judgment, impulse control, and social and emotional behavior.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.