The approach that would be LEAST useful in identifying how a specific region of the brain functions with a person engaged in a given task would be a(n):
A) EEG recording
B) MRI
C) fMRI
D) PET scan

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EEG recordings are useful in measuring overall brain activity and can identify the location of abnormal activity, but they do not provide precise information about the function of a specific region during a given task. The other options (B, C, D) are all imaging techniques that can provide more specific information about brain function during tasks. Of those options, the most useful approach would depend on the specific research question and task being studied.

The Approach That Would Be LEAST Useful in Identifying How