Which of the following is true of physiological measures used in the study of life-span development?
A) They are based on the assumption that a person's behavior is consistent and stable, yet personality can vary with the situation.
B) They involve the use of a standard set of questions to obtain people's self-reported beliefs about a particular topic.
C) They involve the use of electromagnetic waves to construct images of a person's brain tissue and biochemical activity.
D) They provide insights that sometimes cannot be attained in the laboratory and are used at sporting events and child-care centers.

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Physiological measures involve the use of various biological techniques such as measuring brain waves, heart rate, hormone levels, and brain imaging using electromagnetic waves. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) are examples of brain imaging techniques used to evaluate brain structure and function. These measures can provide important information about individuals' psychological and cognitive processes that cannot be obtained through self-reports or behavioral measures alone. The other options listed do not accurately describe physiological measures used in life-span development research.

Which of the Following Is True of Physiological Measures Used