Ways Of Studying The Brain- ERPs Flashcards
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1
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What do ERPs measure and how are they recorded?
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ERPs measure electrical activity in the brain in response to a specific stimulus using electrodes attached to the scalp.
2
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How are ERPs different from EEGs?
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ERPs use a specific stimulus and statistical averaging to filter out extraneous brain activity, isolating the response to that stimulus.
3
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What kind of stimuli can ERPs be used with?
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ERPs can be used with sensory, cognitive, or motor stimuli.
4
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What have ERPs revealed about cognitive functioning?
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ERPs have identified different types of brain responses linked to cognitive processes like attention and perception.
