Charley Has Visual Agnosia and Is Unable to Recognize Common,everyday

question 265

Multiple Choice

Charley has visual agnosia and is unable to recognize common,everyday objects.This condition MOST likely results from damage to the

• A) lateral geniculate nucleus.
• B) superior colliculus.
• C) dorsal stream.
• D) ventral stream.

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Definitions:

Procedural Memories

A type of long-term memory that involves the unconscious memory of how to perform different actions and skills, essentially the memory of motor skills.

Medulla

The medulla oblongata, a part of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Declarative Long-Term Memories

Memories that can be consciously recalled, such as facts and events, stored for long periods.

Episodic Memory

The ability to recall specific events, situations, or experiences from one's past.