The Fact That Hemineglect Patients Are Unable to Detect Deficits

question 76

Multiple Choice

The fact that hemineglect patients are unable to detect deficits suggests what about consciousness?

• A)It arises from the brain processes that are currently active.
• B)It can be easily neglected.
• C)It operates independently of the brain.
• D)Everyone is conscious all the time.

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Definitions:

Smooth Pursuit Eye Movements

The slow, controlled movements of the eyes designed to keep a moving object in focus, which can be used in psychological experiments and diagnostics.

Schizophrenia

A serious mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior, often involving hallucinations and delusions.

Diathesis

A predisposition or vulnerability for the development of an illness or disorder.

Meehl's Theory

Refers to Paul Meehl’s contributions to clinical versus statistical prediction of behavior and his work on the etiology of schizophrenia.