Question

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How could you use different research methods to complement each other when studying a particular process in the brain?

Answer 1

Brain is a complex structure and needs analgamation of various methods to get a clearer picturer.

One method is cavalder studies where brains of dead person is compared. For instance , Einstien brain was compared with ordinary people brain. The ratio of glia cells to neuron was hypothesised to be higher in high IQ person such as Einstien. However , this cannot be ascertained as only one special brain was available.

Lession studies help us identify the problem associated with a lession in a particular area and conclude the function of specific region of brain.fir example , during stroke the is clot in frontal lobe that leads to epileptic ceasure sometimes.

Drawback of these method is thst brain is not active. So new methode of EEG electro encephelogram which measure electrical signals if each neuron. It measures brain activity when brain is active.

the EEG can provide information about the general patterns of electrical activity within the brain, and although the EEG allows the researcher to see these changes quickly as they occur in real time, the electrodes must be placed on the surface of the skull and each electrode measures brain waves from large areas of the brain. As a result, EEGs do not provide a very clear picture of the structure of the brain. A still images of brain cannot be obtained by olacing electrodes to measure electrical signal.

But MRI techniques exist to provide more specific brain images. Functional magnetic resonance imaging uses a scan method utilising magnetic field to create an image of brain in each activity area.

Thus all methods combined can help in study of brain and associated activities more profoundly and effectively.