Some People with Damage to Area V1 Show a Surprising

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True/False

Some people with damage to area V1 show a surprising phenomenon called blindsight.

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Definitions:

Continuously Rocks

A repetitive movement often seen in individuals as a self-soothing or stimulatory behavior, sometimes associated with autism or distress.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

A behavior disorder in children and teens characterized by persistent patterns of angry, defiant, and vindictive behaviors.

Therapeutic Hold

A technique used in healthcare and mental health settings to safely restrain a patient to prevent harm to themselves or others, often applied in a way to respect the patient's dignity.

Intellectual Development Disorder

A condition characterized by significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in adaptive behaviors, presenting before adulthood.