Parenting Stress Study (IMAGE) Nanyang Technological University Caption In the study, a mother and her child would watch animation as their brain activity was measured by a non-invasive instrument called functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) caps. Credit Credit: NTU Singapore Usage Restrictions For this story only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.