May Has Undergone a Split-Brain Procedure

question 71

Multiple Choice

May has undergone a split-brain procedure.When a picture of a chair is processed by May's right hemisphere and she is asked about what she sees,May will most likely

• A) say that she sees "a chair."
• B) not be able to verbally describe what she sees.
• C) be able to manually draw what she sees with her right hand.
• D) not be able to manually draw what she sees with her left hand.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A state of physiological and psychological activation or alertness, which can be triggered by stimuli that are perceived as exciting or challenging.

Parasympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation, conservation of energy, and slowing down bodily functions.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for activating the body's fight-or-flight response.

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, distinct from the mind or emotions.