Which of the following methods to study the brain is best suited to measure the activity of different brain areas as participants are performing a task?
A) transcranial magnetic stimulation
B) fMRI
C) CT scan
D) diffusion tensor imaging

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fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) is the best choice for measuring activity of different brain areas during a task. It provides detailed images of brain activity based on changes in blood flow and oxygen levels, indicating which areas of the brain are more active during a particular task. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (A) and diffusion tensor imaging (D) are useful methods for studying brain structure and connectivity, but do not provide information about activity during a specific task. CT scan (C) is good for identifying structural abnormalities in the brain, but does not measure brain activity.

Which of the Following Methods to Study the Brain Is