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B. The magnets used in fMRI are very noisy, blocking the ability to sense quiet sounds.
C. MEG recordings of brain activity must be taken more slowly than fMRI images, allowing a more accurate assessment of brain activity.
D. Neither of these technologies is suitable for assessing participants' responses to sound.


Answer: B

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