A Small Object, Such as a Key, Is Placed in the Right

question 21

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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Definitions:

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