The Patient D

question 57

Multiple Choice

The patient D.F., studied by Goodale and Milner (1982) , had severe problems with object recognition. When presented with a circular block into which a slot had been cut,

• A)D.F. was able to insert a card into the slot when asked to do so, even though she was unable to follow the instruction to orient the card so that it would fit.
• B)D.F. was able to orient the card so that it would fit into the slot but was not able to insert the card into the slot when asked to do so.
• C)D.F. was unable to deduce that this object could be used to contain slips of paper upon touching it.
• D)D.F. was able to deduce that this object could be used to contain slips of paper but was unable to provide a name for the object upon touching it.

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Definitions:

Isolation

The state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others; it can be physical or social.

Ageism

Discrimination or prejudice against individuals or groups based on their age, often affecting older adults.

Social factors

Influences that arise from the individual's social environment, affecting behavior, preferences, and attitudes.

Self-identity

An individual's conception of themselves, including beliefs, personality traits, and values that define who they are.