From a Researcher's Point of View,the Biggest Drawback of Using

question 297

Multiple Choice

From a researcher's point of view,the biggest drawback of using PET scans is ___,but from a participant's point of view,the biggest disadvantage of having a PET scan is that ___.

• A) it doesn't provide information about brain function; it costs a lot
• B) it doesn't provide information about brain structure; the results aren't available for a few weeks
• C) it only provides information about white matter; it is an extremely painful procedure
• D) it takes a while to detect changes in brain activity; it requires injection of a harmless radioactive substance

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Definitions:

Cognitive Neuroscientist

A scientist who studies the biological processes and aspects that underlie cognition, with a particular focus on the neural connections in the brain which are involved in mental processes.

Introspection

The process of self-observation concerning one's psychological and emotional patterns.

Freudian Psychologists

Professionals who apply Sigmund Freud's theories of psychoanalysis to understand human behavior and mental processes.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and their relationship with the environment, excluding internal states.