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Measures of Consciousness

Question 7 • Psychology A

An electroencephalograph is used by psychologists to __________.

Answer
A
allow paraplegics to control computers with their minds
B
map out the thoughts of an unconscious person
C
give shocks to a person undergoing psychological testing
D
measure the electrical output of the brain

Explanation

An electroencephalograph (EEG) records electrical activity produced by the brain, usually through electrodes placed on the scalp. It does not map a person’s thoughts or deliver shocks. Therefore, the correct choice is “measure the electrical output of the brain.”

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