Brain Stimulation & Neuron Recordings in Psychology

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What is the purpose of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as described in the text?

To cause a population of neurons to depolarize or hyperpolarize (correct)

To record single neuron activity

To directly measure action potentials

To cancel out random noise in brain signals

What is one benefit of EEG/ERP according to the text?

Excellent spatial resolution

Can be used to ask developmental questions (correct)

Very expensive

Poor time resolution

What is the main difference between EEG and MEG as mentioned in the text?

EEG is a non-invasive technique, while MEG is invasive

MEG is more cost-effective than EEG

EEG measures magnetic activity, while MEG measures electric activity (correct)

EEG has better spatial resolution than MEG

Which technique provides a magnetic counterpart to EEG or ERP?

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Signup and view all the answers

How does EEG handle the signal-to-noise problem?

By canceling out noise over time with repetitions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main downside of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) as mentioned in the text?

Very expensive Signup and view all the answers

What does Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) measure as stated in the text?

The brain's response to an experience Signup and view all the answers

What does EEG stand for?

Electroencephalography Signup and view all the answers

Which technique allows for direct measurement of action potentials?

Single Neuron Recordings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as discussed in the text?

To stimulate a population of neurons non-invasively Signup and view all the answers

What does EEG primarily measure?

Synchronous activity from thousands of neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is one distinct advantage of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) over EEG as mentioned in the text?

Higher spatial resolution Signup and view all the answers

In EEG and ERP recordings, what problem is solved by conducting many repetitions of trials?

Signal-to-noise problem Signup and view all the answers

What makes Single Neuron Recordings unique among the brain measurement techniques discussed?

Directly records action potentials Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) according to the text?

Poor time resolution Signup and view all the answers

How does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) affect a population of neurons?

Stimulates them non-invasively Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes event-related potentials (ERPs) from a typical EEG signal?

'Small, brief changes' Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) over EEG?

Better spatial resolution Signup and view all the answers

How does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) influence a group of neurons?

Depolarize or hyperpolarize Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of event-related potentials (ERPs) in EEG recordings?

Response to an experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)?

Very expensive Signup and view all the answers

How does EEG handle the signal-to-noise problem?

By conducting many repetitions of trials Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of Single Neuron Recordings among the brain measurement methods discussed?

Direct measurement of action potentials Signup and view all the answers

What does EEG primarily aim to measure?

Synchronous activity of neurons Signup and view all the answers

Which brain measurement technique offers a magnetic equivalent to EEG or ERP?

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of EEG/ERP despite its limitations?

Excellent time resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) despite its advantages?

Very expensive Signup and view all the answers

How does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) affect a group of neurons?

Causes a population of neurons to depolarize or hyperpolarize Signup and view all the answers

What problem is overcome by conducting many repetitions of trials in EEG and ERP recordings?

Signal-to-noise problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using event-related potentials (ERPs) in EEG recordings?

Capture brief changes in EEG signals in response to experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of EEG/ERP despite its limited spatial resolution?

Excellent time resolution Signup and view all the answers

What does Magnetoencephalography (MEG) offer as a benefit over EEG?

Better spatial resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) as mentioned in the text?

Measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What key function does Single Neuron Recordings serve among the discussed brain measurement techniques?

Directly measure action potential Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique used to measure the summation of synchronous activity from thousands or millions of neurons with similar spatial orientation?

EEG (electroencephalography) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as described in the text?

What is one benefit of EEG/ERP according to the text?

What is the main difference between EEG and MEG as mentioned in the text?

Which technique provides a magnetic counterpart to EEG or ERP?

How does EEG handle the signal-to-noise problem?

What is the main downside of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) as mentioned in the text?

What does Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) measure as stated in the text?

What does EEG stand for?

Which technique allows for direct measurement of action potentials?

What is the primary purpose of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as discussed in the text?

What does EEG primarily measure?

What is one distinct advantage of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) over EEG as mentioned in the text?

In EEG and ERP recordings, what problem is solved by conducting many repetitions of trials?

What makes Single Neuron Recordings unique among the brain measurement techniques discussed?

What is the main limitation of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) according to the text?

How does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) affect a population of neurons?

What distinguishes event-related potentials (ERPs) from a typical EEG signal?

What is the key advantage of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) over EEG?

How does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) influence a group of neurons?

What is the primary function of event-related potentials (ERPs) in EEG recordings?

What is the main limitation of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)?

How does EEG handle the signal-to-noise problem?

What is the unique feature of Single Neuron Recordings among the brain measurement methods discussed?

What does EEG primarily aim to measure?

Which brain measurement technique offers a magnetic equivalent to EEG or ERP?

What is the key benefit of EEG/ERP despite its limitations?

What is the main drawback of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) despite its advantages?

How does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) affect a group of neurons?

What problem is overcome by conducting many repetitions of trials in EEG and ERP recordings?

What is the primary goal of using event-related potentials (ERPs) in EEG recordings?

What is a key advantage of EEG/ERP despite its limited spatial resolution?

What does Magnetoencephalography (MEG) offer as a benefit over EEG?

What is the primary purpose of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) as mentioned in the text?

What key function does Single Neuron Recordings serve among the discussed brain measurement techniques?

What is the technique used to measure the summation of synchronous activity from thousands or millions of neurons with similar spatial orientation?

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