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Technology in Neurological Psychology

Technology in Neurological Psychology. Shannon Novak CSE 180. Purpose Questions PET scan EEG. MRI MEG References. Table of Contents. Purpose . To look at technologies used related to the field of neurological psychology. Questions.

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Technology in Neurological Psychology

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  1. Technology in Neurological Psychology Shannon Novak CSE 180

  2. Purpose Questions PET scan EEG MRI MEG References Table of Contents

  3. Purpose • To look at technologies used related to the field of neurological psychology.

  4. Questions • What are different types of technology that are used within the field of neuropsychology? • What are these various technologies used for?

  5. PET scan • Positron Emission Tomography • Procedure: Measuring functional activity • Cost: $1,000-2,500 • Purpose • Abnormalities

  6. EEG • Electroencephalography • Possible Uses • Procedure • Cost: $50-100

  7. MRI • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Procedure • Purpose • Cost: $1300-2800

  8. MRI Advantages • 1. Doesn’t produce ionizing radiation • 2. Greater tissue difference • 3. No confusing bone artifacts • 4. Natural contrast

  9. MEG • Magnetoencephalography • Procedure • Costs: device costs several millions • Weight: 8 tons • Usefulness

  10. Conclusion • To conclude…

  11. References- Text Segen, Joseph C. Josie Wade. ThePatient’s Guide to Medical Tests. New York: Facts on File. 2002.

  12. Reference- Images Slide 5- http://www.webquester.com/connectext/psy/ch02/pet.mhtml Slide 6- http://www1.medica.de/cipp/md_medica/custom/pub/content,lang,2/ticket,g_a_s_t/oid,10907/parent,5980/local_lang,2 Slide 8- http://www.thueringen-klinik.de/funktionsabteilungen/eeg/eeginhalt.htm

  13. Reference- Images Slide 9- http://www.medelektronika.hu/medicor%20electronika%20honlap/nemet/n_eeg%20brain%20mapping.htm Slide 12- http://www.ishinkai.or.jp/radiology/PerivascularSpace/index.html Slide 13- http://www.listerhealthcare.com/frame.htm

  14. Reference- Image Slide 14- http://sun7.bham.ac.uk/mjb.594/ssmdao.html Slide 16- http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/scanning/meg.html Slide 17- http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/scanning/meg.html

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