Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Posterior Superior Temporal Sulcus (STSp)

question 5

Multiple Choice

Transcranial magnetic stimulation of the posterior superior temporal sulcus (STSp) would temporarily lead to impaired:

• A) perception of texture.
• B) perception of biological motion.
• C) perception of a randomly moving dot display.
• D) depth perception.

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Behavior Therapy

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