According to the Focus on Neuroscience "Psychological Research Using Brain Imaging," which of the following statements is a potential limitation of brain imaging?
A)It is now considered unethical to use these techniques on humans, only animal studies are permitted.
B)Brain-imaging studies usually involve a small number of participants and tend to focus on simple aspects of behavior.
C)Brain imaging may not increase understanding of a psychological process.
D)Brain imaging is not necessarily a more "scientific" explanation.

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Brain-imaging studies usually involve a small number of participants and tend to focus on simple aspects of behavior. This limits the generalization of the findings and the ability to make more complex conclusions about psychological processes.