Which of the Following Is a Reason for Caution in Using

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for caution in using brain imaging technology?

• A)Color scales can be manipulated to exaggerate or minimize contrasts between brains.
• B)Brain scans cannot tell us where something is happening in the brain.
• C)They can only be used to study abnormal brains.
• D)It is not known how safe repeated uses of brain scans are for an individual.

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Definitions:

Feature Detection

The process by which the brain identifies specific elements of a visual stimulus, such as edges, lines, or movements.

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment, leading to feelings of overwhelm or discomfort.

Inattentional Blindness

A psychological lack of attention that is not associated with any vision defects or deficits, where an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus in plain sight.

Selective Attention

The process by which a person focuses on one or a few key stimuli while ignoring other information.