Problem
Imagine that you are a cognitive neuroscientist and you want to use fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) method to investigate how an anterior portion of the primary auditory cortex responds to sound with different frequencies. Can you design an experiment to find out which frequency this brain region prefers?
• You need to specify the independent variable(s) and how you will manipulate the variable(s), and the dependent variable(s), and how you will measure the variable(s). Hive enough details so that readers can understand your method. (10 points)
• Do you think this region will prefer low-frequency (e.g., around 1000 Hz) or high-frequency (e.g., around 10000 Hz) sound, compared to the posterior portion of the primary auditory cortex? (2 points).