Methods for Studying the Brain Flashcards

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EEG (electroencephalograph)
Instrumetn that records electrical activity in brain.. used to explore brain wave patterns during stages of sleep & peep with psych. disorders.
CT (computed tomography scan)
And xray of brain, produces 3d image. used to explore structural abnormalities
PET (positron emission tomography)
Subject recieves shot of radioactive isotopes. it highlights most active prts of brain.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
Uses a magnetic field to create a computerized image of internal bodily structures.
Lesioning
The investigator destroys parts of the brain and then observes effect.
Electrical recording
Electrodes are implanted in2 particular neurons, or nerves.
Electrical stimulation
Investigators pass a mild electric current through particular parts of brain and observe effect.