Anthony Can Perceive Objects Normally, but When He Reaches Out

question 89

Multiple Choice

Anthony can perceive objects normally, but when he reaches out to pick one up, he often misses the object entirely or grasps it awkwardly. This difficulty with picking up objects does not appear to be a problem with his muscles, as he can move his arms just fine. This peculiar disorder is mostly like the result of damage to the _____ cortex.

• A)frontal
• B)parietal
• C)temporal
• D)occipital

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