ways of studying the brain

Question 1

Describe FMRI

Answer 1

functional magnetic resonance imaging.

highlights active areas of brain and detects change in blood oxygenation.

produces 3D image.

Question 2

describe EEG

Answer 2

electroencephalogram

measures electrical activity via electrodes using a skull cap.

scans recording represents brainwaves

Question 3

Describe ERP’s

Answer 3

event related potential

what is left when all extraneous brains activity from EEG recording is filtered out.

triggered by particular events.