In the noninvasive technique called _______, researchers direct focused magnetic fields onto specific cortical areas of alert, awake subjects, while tracking any resultant change in behavior.
A) cognitive behavioral therapy
B) transcranial magnetic stimulation
C) positron emission tomography
D) diffusor tensor imaging

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive technique that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. In research settings, TMS is often used to temporarily inactivate or activate specific cortical areas while monitoring changes in behavior.

In the Noninvasive Technique Called _______, Researchers Direct Focused Magnetic