Barrett, an 11 year-old male, just moved to this country with his family. Previously, Barrett's family lived on a small sailboat in the Caribbean, and he has only very sparse medical history. Barrett's parents report that he suffered a head injury last

year and that his behavior has been highly erratic since. You think it could be useful to determine the extent of the brain damage. What is the best way to accomplish that?

a. magnetic resonance imaging
b. cerebral X-ray
c. positron emission tomorgraphy
d. administer a Rorschach test

Answer: a.

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