Damage to the Somatosensory Cortex Would Most Likely Result in Which

question 53

Multiple Choice

Damage to the somatosensory cortex would most likely result in which of the following impairments?

• A) Inability to point at an object
• B) Impaired vision
• C) Impaired mathematical ability
• D) Lost or distorted sensations in the region of the body corresponding to the damaged area

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Definitions:

Positivism

A philosophical theory that asserts that genuine knowledge is based on natural phenomena and their properties and relations as verified by empirical sciences.

Rationalism

A philosophy that emphasizes reason and knowledge acquisition through deductive reasoning and logical analysis, rather than empirical evidence.

Factual Analysis

Examination of data to discover verifiable facts and establish their validity.

Hypothesis

A testable prediction or statement about the relationship between two or more variables that can be tested through research.