(6) 1.4 Studying the Brain

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Biological Perspectives

Genetic, neural, and hormonal biology & psychology

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Neuroplasticity

Reorganizing after damage & building new pathways based on experience

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Lesion

Tissue destruction

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EEG (Electroencephalogram)

Record waves of electrical activity by placing electrodes on scalp

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CT Scan (Computed Tomography)

Many X-ray measurements to allow the user to see inside the object without cutting

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PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)

Brain activity by looking for glucose

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MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Magnetic fields and radio waves to show brain structure

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fMRI Scan (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Detects function & structure by changes associated w/ blood flow.