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Current functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology allows researchers to:

a. Predict the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease.
b. Diagnose most forms of mental illness.
c. Identify selected sentences that a person reads in a scanner.
d. Read a person's private thoughts at a distance.

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I know this question is just about over 2 years old, but I thought I should answer anyway. The correct answer is C. Identify selected sentences that a person reads in a scanner.

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b. Diagnose most forms of mental illness.

Step-by-step explanation:

Functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI) is a technology which measures and maps brains activity through observing small changes in blood flow.It is applied in examining the parts of the brain which handles vital processes, guide brain treatment process or predict effect of a disease on the brain.Through fMRI imaging, some brain abnormalities are identified which can not be detected using other imagery techniques.Currently scientists have developed neuromakers for different mental health conditions which MRI and other brain scans.Using these scans, tests are conducted and accurate mental health diagnosis is provided.

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