Evaluation of brain studying techniques
- Created by: gemshort
- Created on: 17-05-18 19:37
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fMRI
- Strength: high spatial resolution - produces a clear picture of how brain activity is localised
- Strength: does not rely on the use of radiation and so is virtually risk-free
- Weakness: expensive
- Weakness: poor temporal resolution - there is a lag of around 5 seconds between the data shown and brain activity
- Weakness: cannot hone in on individual neurons and so it can be difficult to know exactly what brain activity is being shown
EEG
- Strength: extremely high temporal resolution
- Strength: has helped diagnose epilepsy, a disorder characterised by random…
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