Dr. Stearns is studying what happens behaviorally when she temporarily inactivates a brain region. Which method is she most likely to be using?

a. Functional MRIs
b. PET scans
c. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
d. Brain lesioning


Answer: C

Rationale: This is a procedure in which an electromagnetic pulse is delivered to a targeted region of the brain.

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