Brain Scans & Brain Injuries

What is the primary use for an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?

• To measure the electrical activity of the heart

• To observe the structural details of the brain

• To track the movement of the limbs

• To measure the temperature of the body

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How does a CT scan differ from an MRI in the context of brain imaging?

• CT scans use magnetic fields and radio waves, while MRIs use X-rays

• CT scans provide better resolution images than MRIs

• CT scans use X-rays, while MRIs use magnetic fields and radio waves

• CT scans are less useful for observing brain function

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What aspect of brain function is most commonly studied with PET scans?

• Bone density

• Blood flow

• Brain Activities & Metabolic processes

• Electrical activity

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Which brain scan technique is best suited for studying brain activity in real-time during specific tasks?

• MRI

• CT scan

• PET scan

• EEG

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EEG is primarily used in psychology to study which of the following?

• Brain structures

• Brain tumors

• Brain waves or electrical activity

• Blood flow in the brain

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What does MRI stand for and what does it primarily measure?

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging; brain structures

• Massive Radio Imaging; brain functions

• Magnetic Radio Indicator; brain waves

• Motion Resonance Indicator; movement of brain tissues

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In psychological research, what type of information does a CT scan provide that is different from an EEG?

• Functional information about brain activity

• Structural/Physical details of the brain

• Metabolic changes in the brain

• Real-time brain activity (electrical activity) during tasks

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PET scans in psychology are particularly useful for detecting what?

• Bone fractures

• Brain tumors

• Chemical activity in different areas of the brain

• Electrical activity during sleep

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Which technique would be most appropriate for examining the effects of a stroke on brain structure?

• EEG

• MRI

• PET scan

• Surgical Survey

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How does an EEG contribute to understanding cognitive processes in psychology?

• By showing where blood flows in the brain

• By revealing the brain's structural anomalies

• By tracking metabolic processes in the brain

• By recording electrical patterns that reflect brain activity between regions of the brain

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