AP Psych brain scans
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PET
Uses radioactive glucose to measure brain activity; shows where energy is being used.
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EEG
Records electrical activity of neurons in the brain using electrodes on the scalp. Good for studying sleep and brain waves.
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CT scan
Takes X-ray images to create cross-sectional pictures of the brain; useful for finding injuries or tumors.
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fMRI
Measures brain activity by detecting blood flow; shows both structure and activity.
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MRI
Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of brain structures.
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MEG
Records magnetic fields from neural activity; useful for pinpointing brain activity with good timing
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