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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