The ERP, or Event-Related Brain Potential, Method of Studying the Brain

question 7

Multiple Choice

The ERP, or event-related brain potential, method of studying the brain is used:

• A) to examine lesions, or localized areas of damaged brain tissue.
• B) to provide a unique explanation of how each hemisphere of the brain functions.
• C) when placing electrodes on the scalp and monitoring the electrical potential of neurons.
• D) to wave more accurate results with infants or young children than with adults.

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional Design

A research design that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time to examine relationships between variables.

Observational Study

A research method involving the collection of data without interference with the subjects’ natural environment.

Case-control

A type of observational study that compares individuals with a specific condition (cases) to those without the condition (controls) to identify potential risk factors.

Retrospective

Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.