During brain surgery, a physician places a small electrode on the patient's exposed cerebral cortex. Although the patient is anesthetized, he is still conscious and the physician asks him to report what he experiences when different parts of the brain are electrically activated. This physician is using which method of studying the relation between the brain and behaviour?

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The stimulation technique involves directly applying electrical stimulation to specific parts of the brain to observe and study the effects on behavior, sensations, or perceptions, which is exactly what is described in the scenario.

During Brain Surgery, a Physician Places a Small Electrode on the Patient's