When Measuring Avery's Brain Functioning with __________, Researchers Use a Tool

question 57

Multiple Choice

When measuring Avery's brain functioning with __________, researchers use a tool called a geodesic sensor net (GSN) to hold up to 128 interconnected electrodes in place.

• A) an electroencephalogram (EEG)
• B) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
• C) positron emission tomography (PET)
• D) near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)

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