If the Corpus Callosum Is Surgically Cut

question 66

Multiple Choice

If the corpus callosum is surgically cut,

• A) the two cerebral hemispheres operate independently.
• B) objects viewed by the left eye cannot be verbally identified.
• C) objects touched by the left hand can be recognized but not verbally identified.
• D) conscious decisions are made without regard to sensations from the left side.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Expressive Behaviors

Actions that outwardly demonstrate or convey one's emotions, thoughts, or feelings to others.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that posits that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion, suggesting emotions are the result of perceiving body changes.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which an individual evaluates and interprets a situation, determining its significance for their well-being.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory that proposes emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive label.