Brain Imaging Techniques Make It Possible to

question 13

Multiple Choice

Brain imaging techniques make it possible to

• A) determine how people with mental disorders perform cognitive and emotional tasks differently from those with no disorder
• B) diagnose a mental disorder that a person may have
• C) determine which mental disorder a person may have
• D) determine which treatment plan is best for an individual with a mental disorder

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Definitions:

Stimulation

The action of applying a stimulus to a bodily part to produce a response, often used in a variety of contexts from physical to mental stimulation.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure and decreases blood flow to certain parts of the body.

Smooth Muscle

Muscle tissue that forms organs like the stomach and bladder, characterized by its lack of striations and its ability to contract involuntarily.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue, attached to bones, that is responsible for voluntary movements of the body.