Which technique for investigating the function of brain regions is similar to lesioning, but has no ill effects?
A) TMS
B) fMRI
C) PET scan
D) MEG

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TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a technique that uses magnetic pulses to temporarily disrupt or enhance the activity of a specific brain region. It is similar to lesioning in that it allows researchers to study the function of specific brain regions, but it has no permanent effects or long-term side effects like a lesion would.

Which Technique for Investigating the Function of Brain Regions Is