Suppose a person was having an out-of-body experience (OBE) while present in a laboratory and the researcher wanted to find out which specific area of the brain was active during this OBE episode. Which technique for studying brain function would work BEST to isolate the specific area involved?

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is the best choice for isolating the specific area of the brain involved in an out-of-body experience. fMRI measures blood flow in the brain, which provides information about which areas of the brain are active during a particular experience. This technique has high spatial resolution, which makes it possible to isolate the specific area of the brain that is involved in the OBE episode. Transcranial magnetic stimulation and electrostimulation of the brain are used to directly manipulate brain activity, but they do not provide information about which specific area of the brain is involved in an experience. Electroencephalography measures brain waves, but it does not have the spatial resolution necessary to isolate specific brain areas involved in an experience.

Suppose a Person Was Having an Out-Of-Body Experience (OBE) While