11 ATAR Psych brain imaging (chapter 3) quizs

Functional imaging

• Imaging technique producing scans showing brain function in real time

• A method for analyzing genetic material

• A technique for measuring blood pressure

• An approach to assess physical fitness

Structural imaging

• Imaging technique producing scans showing brain structure

• A method for analyzing brain function

• A technique for measuring blood flow in the brain

• A process for assessing cognitive abilities

Frequency

• Number of waves per second

• Total number of waves

• Amplitude of waves

• Speed of waves

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

• Functional imaging technique that measures electrical brain activity in real time

• A method for imaging brain structure using X-rays

• A technique for measuring blood flow in the brain

• A procedure for assessing cognitive function through verbal tests

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

• Imaging technique that uses radio waves & a strong magnetic field to monitor blood flow

• A method for measuring electrical activity in the brain

• A technique for visualizing the structure of bones

• A procedure for assessing heart function using ultrasound

Temporal resolution

• The ability to detect when brain activity occurred

• The ability to measure the strength of brain signals

• The ability to identify the location of brain activity

• The ability to analyze brain activity over time

Amplitude

• The intensity of a wave

• The speed of a wave

• The intensity of a wave

• The wavelength of a wave

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• Imaging technique that produces pictures using a strong magnetic field & radio waves

• A method for measuring blood pressure

• A type of ultrasound imaging

• A technique for X-ray imaging of bones

Dynamic pictures

• Static images that do not change

• 3D images that change in real time

• 2D images with fixed content

• Images that can only be viewed in black and white

Computed tomography (CT)

• Imaging procedure that produces still pictures using x-rays & computer technology

• A technique for measuring blood flow in the brain

• A method for analyzing genetic material

• A procedure for assessing lung function