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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Definitions:

Special Causes

Unusual, not predictable factors in a process that can cause variations and are not part of the process itself.

Common Cause Variation

Variation that is inherent in a process over time, caused by factors that are consistently and predictably present.

Control Charts

Visual tools used in statistical process control to monitor how a process changes over time, highlighting variations outside of predefined bounds.

Special Cause Variation

A type of variation in a process, identified as being caused by specific identifiable factors, unlike common cause variation which is inherent to the process.