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Types of Scans
AP Psychology Unit 1 Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| EEG | Depict the waves of electrical activity across the brains surface. |
| CT scan | Shows structure of a certain area of the brain. |
| PET scan | Visual display of brain activity that shows what occurs as the brain performs a task. |
| MRI scan | Gives detailed images of the structure of the brain. |
| fMRI scan | Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create images that distinguish certain types of tissue and brain structure. |
| Plasticity | The ability for our brains to form new connections after neurons are damaged. |