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Which brain imaging technique involves injecting a contrast dye to visualize blood vessels, aiding in the detection of strokes or tumors?
Which brain imaging technique involves injecting a contrast dye to visualize blood vessels, aiding in the detection of strokes or tumors?
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Functional Ultrasound Imaging (fUS)
- Computed Tomography (CT scan)
- Cerebral Angiography (correct)
A researcher is interested in tracking real-time changes in brain activity related to a specific cognitive task. Which neuroimaging technique would be most suitable?
A researcher is interested in tracking real-time changes in brain activity related to a specific cognitive task. Which neuroimaging technique would be most suitable?
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET scan)
- Computed Tomography (CT scan)
- Functional MRI (fMRI) (correct)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Which of the following techniques involves the use of magnetic fields to temporarily disrupt brain activity?
Which of the following techniques involves the use of magnetic fields to temporarily disrupt brain activity?
- Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tES)
- Invasive Electrophysiological Recording
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) (correct)
- Lesion Methods
A researcher aims to examine the impact of damage to a specific brain region on a rat's performance in a spatial navigation task. Which method would be most appropriate?
A researcher aims to examine the impact of damage to a specific brain region on a rat's performance in a spatial navigation task. Which method would be most appropriate?
A clinician suspects a patient has brain damage affecting multiple cognitive functions. Which assessment approach would be most comprehensive for initial evaluation?
A clinician suspects a patient has brain damage affecting multiple cognitive functions. Which assessment approach would be most comprehensive for initial evaluation?
What technique compares brain scans acquired during different tasks to isolate the neural processes specific to each task?
What technique compares brain scans acquired during different tasks to isolate the neural processes specific to each task?
Which method measures neural activity directly using electrodes?
Which method measures neural activity directly using electrodes?
Which technique uses a series of X-ray images compiled into a 3D brain image?
Which technique uses a series of X-ray images compiled into a 3D brain image?
Which of the following is an example of a seminatural learning paradigm used in animal behavior studies?
Which of the following is an example of a seminatural learning paradigm used in animal behavior studies?
Which technique uses electrical currents to stimulate or suppress neural activity?
Which technique uses electrical currents to stimulate or suppress neural activity?
A researcher wants to investigate how a rat learns to navigate a complex environment. Which of the following paradigms would be most suitable?
A researcher wants to investigate how a rat learns to navigate a complex environment. Which of the following paradigms would be most suitable?
Which neuroimaging technique provides high-resolution images of brain structure?
Which neuroimaging technique provides high-resolution images of brain structure?
A researcher aims to correlate brain activity with specific cognitive functions. Which technique should they use?
A researcher aims to correlate brain activity with specific cognitive functions. Which technique should they use?
Which technique measures brain activity by tracking radioactive glucose metabolism?
Which technique measures brain activity by tracking radioactive glucose metabolism?
Which animal behavior paradigm involves observing an animal's tendency to bury aversive stimuli?
Which animal behavior paradigm involves observing an animal's tendency to bury aversive stimuli?
Which method involves tailored testing to assess specific cognitive deficits?
Which method involves tailored testing to assess specific cognitive deficits?
What is the primary function of Functional Ultrasound Imaging (fUS)?
What is the primary function of Functional Ultrasound Imaging (fUS)?
Which of the following is a method of invasive brain study?
Which of the following is a method of invasive brain study?
A researcher wants to apply mild electrical currents to specific brain regions. Which technique should they use?
A researcher wants to apply mild electrical currents to specific brain regions. Which technique should they use?
What is the goal of neuropsychological testing?
What is the goal of neuropsychological testing?
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Cerebral Angiography
Cerebral Angiography
Uses a contrast dye to visualize blood vessels in the brain, helpful in detecting strokes or tumors.
Computed Tomography (CT scan)
Computed Tomography (CT scan)
A series of X-ray images compiled into a 3D brain image.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET scan)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET scan)
Measures brain activity by tracking radioactive glucose metabolism.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Functional MRI (fMRI)
Functional MRI (fMRI)
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Functional Ultrasound Imaging (fUS)
Functional Ultrasound Imaging (fUS)
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
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Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tES)
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tES)
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Lesion Methods
Lesion Methods
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Electrical Stimulation
Electrical Stimulation
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Invasive Electrophysiological Recording
Invasive Electrophysiological Recording
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Standardized Test Battery Approach
Standardized Test Battery Approach
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Customized-Test Battery Approach
Customized-Test Battery Approach
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Functional Imaging Studies
Functional Imaging Studies
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Paired-Image Subtraction Technique
Paired-Image Subtraction Technique
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Conditioned Taste Aversion
Conditioned Taste Aversion
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Radial Arm Maze
Radial Arm Maze
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Morris Water Maze
Morris Water Maze
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Conditioned Defensive Burying
Conditioned Defensive Burying
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Study Notes
- Methods of studying the nervous system are varied in biopsychology research.
Brain Imaging Techniques
- X-ray based techniques are used to visualize the brain.
- Cerebral Angiography uses contrast dye to visualize blood vessels, which helps detect strokes or tumors.
- Computed Tomography (CT scan) compiles a series of X-ray images into a 3D brain image.
- Radioactivity-based techniques are used to measure brain activity.
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans measure brain activity by tracking radioactive glucose metabolism.
- Magnetic-Field-Based Techniques provide high-resolution images of the brain.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides high-resolution images of brain structure.
- Functional MRI (fMRI) tracks blood flow to indicate brain activity.
- Ultrasound-Based Techniques provide images of the brain.
- Functional Ultrasound Imaging (fUS) is a cheaper, portable method to measure changes in brain blood volume.
Transcranial Stimulation Techniques
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) uses a magnetic field to temporarily disrupt brain activity.
- Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tES) uses electrical currents to stimulate or suppress neural activity.
Invasive Methods of Brain Study
- Lesion Methods involve destroying parts of the brain to observe effects on behavior.
- Electrical Stimulation involves applying mild electrical currents to specific brain regions.
- Invasive Electrophysiological Recording directly measures neuron activity using electrodes.
Behavioral Research Methods in Biopsychology
- Neuropsychological Testing is used to diagnose brain function.
- Standardized Test Battery Approach uses a set of tests to diagnose brain damage, such as the Halstead-Reitan Battery.
- Customized-Test Battery Approach uses tailored testing to assess specific cognitive deficits.
- Cognitive Neuroscience Techniques correlate brain activity with cognitive functions.
- Functional Imaging Studies correlate brain activity with cognitive functions.
- Paired-Image Subtraction Technique compares brain scans from different tasks to isolate specific cognitive processes.
Animal Behavior Studies
- Classical and Operant Conditioning Paradigms are used to study animal behaviour.
- Seminatural Learning Paradigms are used to study animal behaviour.
- Conditioned Taste Aversion is a semi natural learning paradigm.
- Radial Arm Maze is a semi natural learning paradigm.
- Morris Water Maze is a semi natural learning paradigm.
- Conditioned Defensive Burying is a semi natural learning paradigm.
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