MRI+(magnetic+resonance+imaging)

Definition:
A diagnostic scanning technique that produces high-resolution images of the structures of the brain. Gen Psych, Chapter 2, Pg. 37

Examples:
It produces clearere and more detailed images without exposing patients to potentially dangerous X-rays. It can be used to find abnormalities in the central nervous system and in other systems of the body. It does not reveal what the brain is doing. [] media type="youtube" key="AwXJNXNcLNs" height="315" width="560" media type="youtube" key="VSDKrL6feOI" height="315" width="560"

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Uses of the MRI of the head: [] []