Dr Thompson Uses an EEG to Record the Frequency and Amplitude

question 70

Multiple Choice

Dr. Thompson uses an EEG to record the frequency and amplitude of brain waves in response to music in multiple areas of the cerebral cortex. Dr. Thompson is using

• A) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
• B) positron emission tomography (PET).
• C) near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
• D) event-related potentials (ERPs).

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