Brandon Is Unable to Identify Animals Such as Dogs and Squirrels

question 119

Multiple Choice

Brandon is unable to identify animals such as dogs and squirrels but can easily identify furniture such as chairs and tables.Brandon likely does NOT have:

• A)damage to the front part of the right temporal lobe.
• B)a category-specific deficit.
• C)the ability to name tools.
• D)the ability to recognize human faces.

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Definitions:

Marsupial

A class of mammals, primarily found in Australia and the Americas, characterized by giving birth to relatively undeveloped offspring that typically complete their development in a pouch.

Echinoderms

A phylum of marine animals including sea stars, sea urchins, and sand dollars, known for their radial symmetry and a water vascular system.

Chordates

Animals that at some stage of development have a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, an endostyle, and a post-anal tail, comprising all vertebrates and several closely related invertebrates.

Exoskeleton

A rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals, especially arthropods, providing both support and protection.