use of PET scans (strength)

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  • What is one strength of PET scans?
    Use of PET scans
  • How do PET scans eliminate ethical issues?
    By using animals instead of humans
  • What do PET scans show about the brain?
    They show the live brain in action
  • What can PET scans reveal about brain activity?
    Differences in brain activity between groups
  • What type of results do PET scans produce?
    Objective and replicable results
  • How do PET scans reduce researcher bias?
    By providing objective results
  • Why are PET scans considered more ethical?
    They use animals instead of humans
  • What is a limitation of PET scans regarding error potential?
    Potential for error in interpretation
  • What must be considered when interpreting PET scan findings?
    Findings must be treated with caution
  • What is a limitation of the internal reliability of PET scans?
    They require subjective interpretation
  • Why is caution necessary in interpreting PET scan results?
    Due to potential for interpretation errors
  • What is a limitation of the validity of brain scans?
    They require subjective interpretation
  • How does the use of PET scans impact research reliability?
    It improves external reliability of findings
  • What is a key feature of PET scans in research?
    They provide replicable results
  • What is the significance of objective results from PET scans?
    They reduce researcher bias
  • What is a potential drawback of using PET scans?
    They may have limited internal reliability
  • What is the relationship between PET scans and ethical considerations?
    They are more ethical due to animal use
  • How do PET scans contribute to understanding brain activity?
    They show differences in brain activity
  • What is a characteristic of PET scan results?
    They are objective and replicable
  • Why is it important to treat PET scan findings with caution?
    Due to potential for interpretation errors
  • What must researchers consider when using PET scans?
    Potential for error in interpretation