Dr.Lirette is conducting a study using transcranial magnetic stimulation.From this we can determine that
A)he has lesioned an area of the brain of an animal before beginning his research.
B)he will be able to study visually displayed information about brain areas that are active.
C)he will obtain precise information about the electrical activity in a single neuron.
D)he will be able to investigate what happens behaviorally when a brain area is temporarily inactivated.

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a technique used to temporarily inactivate a specific area of the brain to investigate its function and influence on behavior. Therefore, the best choice is D. The other options do not accurately describe the use and purpose of TMS.

DrLirette Is Conducting a Study Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation