Why Is Magnetoencephalography (MEG)more Useful Than Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Multiple Choice

Why is magnetoencephalography (MEG) more useful than functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for studying participants' responses to quiet sounds? 

• A) MEG equipment is much cheaper and easier to use than fMRI equipment.​ 
• B) The magnets used in fMRI are very noisy, blocking the ability to sense quiet sounds.​ 
• C) MEG recordings of brain activity must be taken more slowly than fMRI images, allowing a more accurate assessment of brain activity.​ 
• D) Neither of these technologies is suitable for assessing participants' responses to sound.​

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