Brain Study

Definition

A brain study involves researching various aspects of the brain's structure or function using different techniques like neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI), EEG technology (measuring electrical activity), or studying post-mortem brains.

Related terms

Neuroimaging: Techniques such as fMRI or PET scans that capture images of the brain's structure or activity.

Cognitive Neuroscience:

The interdisciplinary field that studies the neural basis of cognition (thinking, memory, attention) and its relationship to behavior.

Neuropsychology: The branch of psychology focused on understanding how brain damage or dysfunction affects an individual's cognitive abilities and behavior.