David is a cognitive scientist interested in the response of trauma victims to different types of stimuli. To carry out his research, he measures his participants' responses to pictures by using an fMRI. What does the 'f' refer to?
A)functional
B)forebrain
C)foci
D)faculty

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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (or fMRI) are used in cognitive science research to measure brain responses to stimuli.
Key Takeaway: An fMRI is a useful tool in cognitive science as it measures the relative amount of oxygenated blood that flows to a part of a brain under study. In David's research, trauma victims' brains may be more stimulated in some areas in response to visual stimuli than non-trauma victims. An fMRI provides a differential analysis of the part of the brain that is more engaged in processes and thus, requiring more oxygenated blood.

David Is a Cognitive Scientist Interested in the Response of Trauma