A Picture of a Cat Is Briefly Flashed in the Left

question 120

Multiple Choice

A picture of a cat is briefly flashed in the left visual field and a picture of a mouse is briefly flashed in the right visual field of a split‑brain patient.The individual will be able to use her

• A) right hand to indicate she saw a cat.
• B) left hand to indicate she saw a mouse.
• C) right hand to indicate she saw a mouse.
• D) left or right hand to indicate she saw a cat.

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Definitions:

Normative Economics

A branch of economics that expresses value judgments about economic fairness or what the economy ought to be like.

Positive Economics

An approach to economics that seeks to understand and explain the economy as it is, based on factual observations without making normative judgments.

Normative Statements

Opinions or judgments that reflect beliefs about what ought to be rather than statements that can be tested or verified.

Value Judgments

Assessments based on personal views, ethics, or standards rather than objective measures, often influencing decision-making processes.