A cognitive neuroscientist is investigating which specific cortical structures are active when a participant performs a complex decision-making task. They decide to use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study the brain activity of their participants.
Explain one strength of using fMRI in this investigation.
Explain one weakness of using fMRI in this investigation.
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