Chapter 2 E: Brain Monitoring Tools A.P. Psychology

Do-Now (In Journal) Why is it important to learn about the brain when studying Psychology? What roles does it play in human thought and behavior? What are some ways that neuroscientists monitor brain activity?

Monitoring the Brain: Lesions Tissue destruction Naturally or experimentally caused destruction of brain tissue

Monitoring the Brain: Lesions How can lesions in the brain help neuroscientists better understand neural activity?

Monitoring the Brain: Recording Electrical Activity E.E.G. (Electroencephalogram): Amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity that sweep across the brains surface Measured electrodes placed on the scalp

Monitoring the Brain: Neuroimaging Techniques C.T. (Computed Tomography) Scan: X-ray photos taken from different angles. combined through computers into a composite representation Reveals brain damage “CAT” Scan P.E.T. (Positron Emission Tomography) Scan: Visual display of brain activity Detects where a radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a given task

Neuroimaging Techniques: P.E.T. Scan

What is the role of radioactive glucose? Video Clip: P.E.T. Scan How do neuroscientists use P.E.T. Scans to determine the neural activity of language? What is the role of radioactive glucose?

Monitoring the Brain: Neuroimaging Techniques M.R.I. (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images of soft tissue Displays brain anatomy f.M.R.I. (Functional M.R.I.): Reveals brain activity and blood flow by comparing successive M.R.I. scans Displays brain function

Monitoring the Brain: Comparing M.R.I. Scans MRI scan of a healthy individual (left) and a person with schizophrenia (right)

What is the difference between a M.R.I. and a f.M.R.I. Scan? Video Clip: f.M.R.I. What is the difference between a M.R.I. and a f.M.R.I. Scan? How do f.M.R.I. Scans display the functions of the brain?

Review Differentiate between the following methods of measuring brain activity: E.E.G. (Electroencephalogram) C.T. (Computed Tomography) Scan P.E.T. (Position Emission Tomography) Scan M.R.I. (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) f.M.R.I. (Functional M.R.I.)

Homework Unit 3-B FRQ: Unit 3 Key People: Unit 3 Project: “3-D Brain Model”