Other Biological Methods (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Technology used in CAT scans
Technology used in CAT scans
X-ray technology
CAT scans show brain structure or function?
CAT scans show brain structure or function?
Structure only, not function
PET scan radioactive tracer name
PET scan radioactive tracer name
Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)
High activity colour in PET scans
High activity colour in PET scans
Warm colours like red
Key safety advantage of fMRI over PET/CAT
Key safety advantage of fMRI over PET/CAT
No radiation exposure
Who cannot use fMRI?
Who cannot use fMRI?
Patients with pacemakers/metal implants
Genetic similarity in MZ twins (%)
Genetic similarity in MZ twins (%)
100%
Genetic similarity in DZ twins (%)
Genetic similarity in DZ twins (%)
50%
Concordance rate meaning
Concordance rate meaning
Degree behaviour matches between twins
MZ schizophrenia concordance (Gottesman & Shields)
MZ schizophrenia concordance (Gottesman & Shields)
42%