A scientist would most likely use _______ to find out which parts of the brain are involved in performing mathematical calculations.
A) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
B) the lesion method
C) a lobotomy
D) computed tomography (CT)

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive technique used to stimulate or inhibit specific areas of the brain and is often used in cognitive neuroscience research to study brain function. By applying magnetic fields to the brain, researchers can determine which areas are activated during specific tasks such as mathematical calculations. The lesion method involves studying patients who have suffered brain damage to determine which areas of the brain are necessary for certain cognitive functions, but it is not a direct method of assessing brain activation during a specific task. Lobotomies are no longer performed due to ethical concerns and the availability of less invasive techniques. Computed tomography (CT) can provide detailed images of the brain's structure, but it does not measure brain activity directly.

A Scientist Would Most Likely Use _______ to Find Out