DrStearns Is Studying What Happens Behaviorally When a Brain Area

question 243

Multiple Choice

Dr.Stearns is studying what happens behaviorally when a brain area is temporarily inactivated.Which method is she most likely to be using?

• A)functional MRIs
• B)PET scans
• C)transcranial magnetic stimulation
• D)lesion studies with animals

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