A Picture of a Dog Is Briefly Flashed in the Left

question 114

Multiple Choice

A picture of a dog is briefly flashed in the left visual field of a split-brain patient.At the same time a picture of a boy is flashed in the right visual field.In identifying what she saw,the patient would be most likely to

• A) use her left hand to point to a picture of a dog.
• B) verbally report that she saw a dog.
• C) use her left hand to point to a picture of a boy.
• D) verbally report that she saw a boy.

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Definitions:

Outermost Layer

The surface layer or the most external layer of an object or structure, such as the epidermis on the human body or the outer layer of a planet.

Eye

The organ of vision that detects light and sends signals through the optic nerve to the brain.

Brain

The central organ of the nervous system, located in the skull, responsible for controlling most functions of the body and mind.

Taste Sensations

The perception of taste categorized mainly into five basic tastes: sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and umami.