A "Split Brain" Patient Is Asked to Stare at a Spot

question 79

Multiple Choice

A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen.When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot,the patient can

• A)identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand
• B)identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand
• C)pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand,but cannot identify it verbally
• D)pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand,but cannot identify it verbally

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