One Concern with Interpreting FMRI Studies Employing a "Resting State

question 66

Multiple Choice

One concern with interpreting fMRI studies employing a "resting state" for comparison with cognitive activities of interest is that

• A)the brain uses considerably more blood and oxygen when it is "at rest."
• B)many processes are engaged "at rest," including self-referential processes.
• C)participants in experiments are particularly prone to movement artifacts when "at rest."
• D)there is too little blood flow in the brain "at rest" for accurate measurements.

Understand the importance of not stereotyping patients based on cultural, age, or gender assumptions.

Identify common signs and symptoms of various health conditions and their implications.

Recognize the significance and procedure of various patient examination techniques and tests.

Understand the different methods of patient instruction and communication to enhance understanding and compliance.

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