According to the 'Focus on Neuroscience' Feature "Psychological Research Using

question 641

Multiple Choice

According to the 'Focus on Neuroscience' feature "Psychological Research Using Brain Imaging," which of the following statements is a potential limitation of brain imaging?

• A) It is now considered unethical to use these techniques on humans; only animal studies are permitted.
• B) Brain-imaging studies usually involve a small number of participants and tend to focus on simple aspects of behavior.
• C) All brain-imaging studies use invasive procedures and radioactive substances and are potentially harmful to participants.
• D) Because brain-imagining techniques use correlational methods, they cannot be used to determine precise associations between brain activity and psychological functions.

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Definitions:

Impression Management

People’s use of various strategies to get other people to view them in a positive light.

Interview Analysis

A method of data analysis in qualitative research where responses from interviews are systematically examined to draw conclusions or understand trends.

Eye-Contact

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, which can convey various messages or emotions depending on the context.

Empty Plate

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