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shenderson6

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In Chapter 9, the in-depth section discusses research in neurolinguistics. According to this discussion,
 
  a. one advantage to an fMRI is that it does not require an injection of radioactive material.
  b. one advantage to a PET scan is that it can detect changes that occur very quickly.
  c. neurolinguists have identified a very specific location in the brain, which focuses on language comprehension.
  d. neurolinguists know that the right hemisphere can process some aspects of language. However, they have not yet identified the location of any specific process.

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. Which of the following students provides the best statement about the usefulness of the fMRI technique in examining language?
 
  a. Deirdre: The fMRI technique can detect changes that occur relatively rapidly.
  b. Esmail: When researchers use the fMRI technique, people can move their heads freely, without harming the quality of the fMRI.
  c. Sasha: Unfortunately, the fMRI requires an injection of material that is radioactive.
  d. Sid: Unfortunately, the fMRI is less sensitive than other imaging techniques, for detecting the subtle aspects of language comprehension.



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joanwhite

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: a

Answer to Question 2

Ans: a




shenderson6

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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