A-Level Psychology - Eduqas > 2.2.5 Brain scans (non experimental) > Flashcards
what are brain scans?
imaging techniques that allow doctors and researchers to view activity or problems in the brain without invasive neurosurgery
what are the two types of brain scan?
functional
structural
what is a structural brain scan?
provides still images giving a detailed 3D or cross sectional image of the brain
what are some examples of structural scans?
CAT scans
MRI scans
what is a functional brain scan?
provides dynamic images giving moving coloured images of brain activity levels in different parts of the brain
what are some examples of functional scans?
PET scans, FMRI scans, MEG scans