A Circle Is Flashed to the Left Brain of a Split-Brain

question 287

Multiple Choice

A circle is flashed to the left brain of a split-brain patient, and he is asked what he saw. The split-brain patient will be

• A)able to easily name what he saw.
• B)unable to verbally describe the circle.
• C)able to point to a picture of a circle with his left hand.
• D)unable to draw the circle with his right hand.

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Definitions:

Trait Theories

An approach to the study of human personality which focuses on the measurement of consistent patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion.

Positive Self-Concept

An individual's view of themselves that is generally positive, reflecting a belief in one’s own abilities and self-worth.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who developed client-centered therapy and emphasized the importance of a positive self-concept.