PSY 430- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 43 pages long!)
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De ne: direct recording of electrical activity of neurons that can be general or localized (extracellular or intracellular) Interpret: allows recording of electrical activity even when believed there is no stimulus reaching the individual. Model: has allowed future research to have a better understanding what areas of the brain correlate with certain feelings or activities. Example: when individuals are in total darkness, our brain and eyes will produce small visuals of light due to that natural low level of stimulation. De ne: electrodes in a cap that send measurements of electrical out from the speci c region of tissue. Interpret: more super cial form of brain activity measurement-allows for easier ability to measure activity with individuals who suffer from certain illnesses or conditions. Model: another from of brain activity monitoring but is more useful to use with younger aged individuals and children.
