To identify which specific brain areas are most active during a particular mental task,researchers would be most likely to make use of a(n)
A) fMRI.
B) microelectrode insertion.
C) MRI.
D) brain lesion.

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fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) can measure changes in blood flow that indicate which areas of the brain are being used during a particular mental task. Microelectrode insertion and brain lesion techniques are more invasive methods that are used to study the brain, while MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is better for studying brain structure rather than function.

To Identify Which Specific Brain Areas Are Most Active During