The Following Patient Was Told to Draw a Vertical Line

question 9

Multiple Choice

The following patient was told to draw a vertical line halfway through a long horizontal line, known as the line bisection task.Based on their response below, what type of clinical impairment would you say they have and why?

• A)Hemineglect of the right side of space
• B)Hemineglect of the left side of space
• C)Blindsight
• D)Damage to the left basal ganglia

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Definitions:

Lack Of Guilt Feelings

A psychological state where an individual does not feel remorse or guilt for actions that would typically elicit such emotions.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously, regulating bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Disruptions In Consciousness

Disturbances or changes in the normal state of awareness, including phenomena such as dissociation, hypnosis, and coma.

Schizotypal Personality

A personality disorder characterized by significant discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentric behaviors.