Research Methods

Question 1

Split-brain patients

Answer 1

• Corpus callosum cut
• Two hemispheres cannot communicate
• Each half of the body functions independently

Question 2

TMS (Transcranial magnetic stimulation)

Answer 2

Deactivating the brain

Question 3

MRI and CAT

Answer 3

Structure

Question 4

fMRI, EEG, MEG

Answer 4

Function

Question 5

Functional MRI

Answer 5

• Measures blood flow (BOLD response)
• More active areas need more oxygen (from blood)

Question 6

Brain imaging (fMRI)

Answer 6

• Excellent spatial resolution
• Weak temporal resolution