To explore brain-related factors that might explain age differences in cognitive functioning, a researcher may use a(n) ______________ to examine how changes in brain activity occur in correspondence with changes in task demands.
A) EEG
B) MRI
C) fMRI
D) eMRI

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fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) allows for the measurement of changes in brain activity in response to specific cognitive tasks, making it the most appropriate choice for examining the relationship between brain activity and cognitive functioning. EEG (electroencephalography) measures electrical activity in the brain, but is less precise in pinpointing specific areas of the brain involved in a task. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and eMRI (enhanced MRI) provide structural images of the brain, but do not measure changes in brain activity.

To Explore Brain-Related Factors That Might Explain Age Differences in Cognitive