Unlike functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) ________.
A. enables identification of general regions of stimulus-induced activity
B. detects changes in electrical brain-wave activity in the cerebral cortex
C. is appropriate for infants and young children, who can move within a limited range during testing
D. records the frequency and amplitude of brain waves in response to particular stimuli
Answer: C
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