Research Methods of Biopsychology

Research Methods of Biopsychology

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11th Grade - University

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The video explores various research methods in biopsychology, focusing on brain imaging techniques like CT, PET, MRI, and fMRI, as well as methods for recording psychophysiological data such as EEG and MEG. It also covers direct brain manipulation techniques, including stereotaxic surgery and optogenetics, and concludes with behavioral experiments that assess cognitive functions and behaviors in humans and animals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main focuses of biopsychological research?

Nervous system and human behavior

Brain structure and brain function

Cognitive processes and emotions

Genetic factors and environmental influences

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which imaging technique uses X-rays to produce brain images?

fMRI

MRI

PET

CT

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does fMRI measure in the brain?

Electrical activity

Magnetic fields

Oxygen usage

Water diffusion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method places electrodes on the scalp to measure brain activity?

CT

EEG

PET

MEG

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of signal averaging in EEG?

To enhance brain wave amplitude

To increase electrode sensitivity

To reduce noise from the signal

To measure magnetic fields

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is stereotaxic surgery used for in brain research?

To implant devices in the brain

To visualize brain structure

To record magnetic fields

To measure brain waves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can lesion studies contribute to our understanding of the brain?

By observing behavior changes after brain removal

By recording magnetic fields

By measuring electrical signals

By visualizing brain activity

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