A "Split Brain" Patient Is Asked to Stare at a Spot

question 135

Multiple Choice

A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen. When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot, the patient can ________.

• A) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand, but cannot identify it verbally
• B) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand
• C) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand
• D) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand, but cannot identify it verbally

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