AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

STUDYING THE BRAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sarah needs to get pictures of her brain taken to see if she suffered any brain damage as a result of her car accident. However, she is hesitant to go for a specific test due to its potential harmful effects on the body. Which technique is Sarah concerned about and why?
A
PET
B
EEG
C
CAT
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is important for the health care provider to examine you for a possible concussion or another injury. The health care provider may order a CT (computerized tomography) scan of the brain to make sure you do not have a fractured skull or a serious brain injury.

Detailed explanation-2: -Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used to identify changes in your brain or to diagnose complications that may occur after a concussion. An MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of your brain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keep the person still. The injured person should lie down with the head and shoulders slightly elevated. Don’t move the person unless necessary. Avoid moving the person’s neck. If the person is wearing a helmet, don’t remove it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Injury to the occipital lobes may lead to vision impairments such as blindness or blind spots; visual distortions and visual inattention. The occipital lobes are also associated with various behaviors and functions that include: visual recognition; visual attention; and spatial analysis.

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