Doctor Emarih wants to know what conclusions he can draw from fMRI research. He has been reviewing criticisms of this technology and found one of them to be incorrect. According to your textbook, which criticism is false?
A. An fMRI scan does not necessarily reveal how the mind works.
B. An fMRI shows only where brain activity occurs, not what is causing it.
C. Researchers may be accepting the value of fMRI too readily.
D. This technology shows us how the brain produces thoughts and feelings, but it is not precise enough yet to draw accurate conclusions.
Answer: D
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