A Small Object,such as a Key,is Placed in the Right

question 13

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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