Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) Is Based on a Measurement

question 17

Multiple Choice

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is based on a measurement of

• A)magnetic fields emanating from the surface of the brain.
• B)the distribution of dye in the arteries and veins of the brain.
• C)virtual lesions following intense magnetic stimulation of the brain.
• D)ratios of oxygenated to deoxygenated hemoglobin in the brain.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by severe recurrent temper outbursts that are grossly out of proportion in intensity or duration to the situation.

Persistent Irritability

A continuous or frequently recurring feeling of annoyance or frustration that can impact an individual's mood and interactions with others.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a major classification of mental disorders used by professionals in the U.S.