PSYCH 115 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Positron Emission Tomography, Ct Scan, Electroencephalography
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Fmri very successful in study of psychopathy (psychopaths don"t use certain. Role of brain imaging parts of the brain) Normally used to rule out tumors and other anatomical abnormalities. Ability to look inside brain and take increasingly accurate pictures of its structure/function. People can observe own behavior to find patters: dangers of reactivity. Self-report inventories/personality inventories: assess personal traits by asking respondents to identify descriptions that apply to them. Other procedures: thought listing listing thoughts one has. Using direct observation to formally assess individual"s thoughts, feelings, and behavior in specific situations/contexts. Appropriate to use with individuals who are not old/skilled enough to report problems/experiences. Psychophysiological assessment: measurement of changes in nervous system reflecting psychological/emotional events such as anxiety, stress, and sexual arousal. Electroencephalogram (eeg): measure of electrical activity patterns in the brain taken through electrodes placed on the scalp. Behavioral and cognitive assessment made using: s (stimuli, o (organismic, r (overt responses, c (consequences)
