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vicky

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What is a common criticism of PET testing?
 
  a. Tests are always inaccurate and lead to serious misdiagnosis.
 b. Testing is often conducted by individuals who lack the appropriate training.
  c. Testing exposes individuals to radioactive substances.
 d. Test results do not show brain activity.

Question 2

A psychologist says, The pictures that come from the testing are amazingclear and detailed depictions of brain structures. Not only that, they do not require giving radioactive substances to patients. The psychologist is referring to a(n) ____.
 
  a. MRI
 b. EEG (electroencephalogra ph)
 c. PET scan
 d. Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery


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amandanbreshears

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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vicky

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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