The text discusses near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which of the following statements is TRUE? NIRS uses light to detect changes in neural activity. NIRS uses electromagnets to detect brain activity. NIRS detects changes in the brain's electrical activity. NIRS reveals the resting state structure of the human brain.

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The text discusses near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which of the following statements is TRUE?

	NIRS uses light to detect changes in neural activity.
	NIRS uses electromagnets to detect brain activity.
	NIRS detects changes in the brain's electrical activity.
	NIRS reveals the resting state structure of the human brain.

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Neural brain activity, in the field of psychology, refers to the electrical and chemical signals generated by the brain's neurons as they communicate with each other. These signals are the basis of all cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory, and decision-making. Neural activity is constantly changing in response to internal and external stimuli, and it is the means by which information is processed, stored, and retrieved in the brain.