Question

question 37
2 points
parsons and her colleagues are doing a study comparing differences in brain activity levels between patients with schizophrenia and controls with no psychological disorders. their hypothesis requires a high level of detail and good detection of differences over time. which of the following is the best brain imaging technique to use?
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fmri)
positron emission tomography (pet)
computerized tomography (ct) scan
magnetic resonance imaging (mri)
clear selection

Explanation:

fMRI measures real-time brain activity by detecting blood flow changes, providing high spatial detail and the ability to track activity over time. PET has lower temporal resolution, CT scans focus on structural (not functional) details, and standard MRI is also structural, not functional. The study needs to detect activity differences over time, making fMRI the best fit.

Answer:

functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)