Which of the Following Is a Limitation of Neurophysiological Methods

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a limitation of neurophysiological methods?

• A) They cannot uncover relationships between the brain and psychological development and, therefore, have limited practical value.
• B) Researchers have yet to devise a method for detecting changes in electrical brain-wave activity in the cerebral cortex.
• C) Even though a stimulus produces a consistent pattern of brain activity, investigators cannot be certain that an individual has processed it in a certain way.
• D) They are largely ineffective for studying preverbal infants' responsiveness to various stimuli.

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Definitions:

Hemispheric Lateralisation

The differentiation of functions between the two hemispheres of the brain.

Spatial Skills

The ability to recognize, analyze, and manipulate shapes and figures in a given space.

Logical Reasoning

The process of analyzing a situation and coming to a conclusion based on a set of given rules or principles.

Motor Coordination

The ability to move and control body movements and positions efficiently through the coordinated action of muscles and the nervous system.