Research methods
Damage to a brain area
EEG stands for...
Electroencephalogram
This can be used to create controlled lesions, microdialysis, and implantation of various compounds.
Stereotaxic instrument
This device involves the application of a powerful magnetic field to image the brain.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
What are the four main methods used to understand the functions of the brain?
Examine the effects of brain damage
Examine the effects of stimulating the brain
Record brain activity during behavior
Correlate brain anatomy