Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in AP Psychology

Definition

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a neuroimaging technique that measures changes in blood flow and oxygenation levels in the brain to identify areas of neural activity.

Related terms

Blood-oxygen-level dependent (BOLD) signal: This term refers to the change in blood flow and oxygenation levels that fMRI detects as an indicator of neural activity.

Neuroimaging: Neuroimaging involves various techniques used to visualize and study the structure, function, and connectivity of the brain.

Activation map: An activation map is a visual representation created from fMRI data that shows areas of increased neural activity in different regions of the brain.