Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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.
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.