The Major Weakness of Functional Brain-Imaging Techniques as Research Tools

question 66

Multiple Choice

The major weakness of functional brain-imaging techniques as research tools in cognitive neuroscience is that they cannot

• A) be used to study nonhuman primates.
• B) prove causation.
• C) be used to study subcortical structures.
• D) reveal activity in cerebral nuclei.
• E) be used to study split-brain patients.

Understand the concept of comorbidity in the context of psychological disorders.

Recognize personality traits associated with the development of anorexia nervosa.

Understand the role of environmental and familial influences in the development of eating disorders.

Identify misconceptions and biases related to the diagnosis and perception of psychological disorders.

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