In a 2004 study examining the neurological effects of cannabis use, 12 long-term cannabis users (using at least seven times a week) and 10 nonusers performed a spatial working memory task while a(n):
A) fMRI machine monitored their brain activity.
B) X-ray machine monitored their brain activity.
C) EEG machine monitored their brain activity.
D) research assistant monitored their nonverbal postures.

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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is commonly used in studies to monitor brain activity because it can measure brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow. This makes it suitable for examining the neurological effects of substances like cannabis on brain function during tasks.

In a 2004 Study Examining the Neurological Effects of Cannabis