Psychology GCSE
fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
What fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
A brain scanning technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.
Topics that use fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Brain and neuropsychology (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Localisation of Function
- Synaptic Transmission
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Excitation and Inhibition
- Synaptic Plasticity
Using fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in the exam
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