L1, Introduction to neuroscience Flashcards
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What is behavioural neuroscience?
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Investigate the neural mechanisms underlying behaviour and psychosocial processes
2
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What is spatial/temporal resolution?
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Spatial: where is the brain activity coming from?
Temporal: when is the brain activity happening?
3
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What is an MRI?
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Magnetic resonance imaging investigates structure and can be divided into fMRI (functional) or structural MRI
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What is EEG?
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Electroencephalography investigates electrical parts of the brain and measures brain oscillations (frequency)
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What is TMS?
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation activates or modulates neuronal activity in the brain via small magnetic fields.