One Technique That Allows Researchers to Monitor Overall Electrical Activity

question 113

Multiple Choice

One technique that allows researchers to monitor overall electrical activity within the brain is:

• A)a computerized tomography scan (CT scan)
• B)positron emission tomography (PET)
• C)an electroencephalogram (EEG)
• D)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

Equilibrium is a state of balance or stability within a system, achieved through the equal action of opposing forces.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A theory of motivation proposing that the primary purpose of behavior is the reduction of drives, which are state of tension or arousal caused by biological or physiological needs.

Homeostatic

Pertaining to homeostasis, the process by which a steady state of internal conditions is maintained in a living organism despite external changes.

Tension

Tension refers to a state of mental or emotional strain or stress that arises from demanding circumstances.