Biopsychology 4/15 Flashcards

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EEG

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electroencephalogram

A record of the brain wave patterns produced by millions of neurons, producing characteristic patterns.

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fMRI

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging

Measures brain activity in specific areas by detecting associated changes in blood flow.

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ERPs

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Event-related potentials

Isolating specific responses of neurons to specific stimuli or tasks.

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Post mortem examinations

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Correlating behaviours before death with brain structures after death.

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