AP Psych Unit 2: Methods to Study Brain

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Lesion
Damage to the brain tissue
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EEG (electroencephalogram)
Records brainwaves using electrodes on the scalp
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MEG (magnetoencephalography)
Brain imaging that measures brain's magnetic fields
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CAT/CT (computerized axial tomography)
Uses a bunch of x-rays to make on 3D image of the brain
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PET (positron emission tomography)
Uses radioactive glucose to show areas of the brain working
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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
CAT can on drugs that uses magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images
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fMRI (functional MRI)
Combo of PET and MRI
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Theta brain waves
Light sleep
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Delta brain waves
Deep sleep
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Alpha brain waves
Wakefullness and drowsiness
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Beta waves
Understanding and comprehension (awake and alert)
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