Damage to the Occipital Lobe Can Interfere with the Processing

question 169

Multiple Choice

Damage to the occipital lobe can interfere with the processing of information coming in through the eyes,indicating that:

• A)sensation occurs in the brain.
• B)sensation occurs at the same time as perception.
• C)sensation and perception are different but related processes.
• D)the eyes will not sense if cortical areas in the occipital lobe are damaged.

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