A Small Object, Such as a Key, Is Placed in the Right

question 21

Multiple Choice

A small object, such as a key, is placed in the right hand of a split-brain patient who has her eyes closed. Assuming that this person has left-hemisphere language dominance, which of the following best describes her ability to report information about the object based on how it feels?

• A)She will be able to name and describe it verbally.
• B)She will not be able to name it verbally.
• C)She will be able to write out the object's name using her left hand.
• D)She will not be able to direct focused attention to the object.

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Definitions:

Attended Stimuli

Refers to the specific stimuli that a person is consciously focusing on or paying attention to among all other possible stimuli in the environment.

Controlled Processing

The carrying out of a cognitive task with a deliberate allocation of cognitive resources. Typically, controlled processing occurs on difficult and/or unfamiliar tasks requiring attention and is under conscious control.

Routine Tasks

Repetitive and predictable activities that require minimal cognitive effort to complete.