Patients with Damage to the Midbrain and Having Progressive Supranuclear

question 11

Multiple Choice

Patients with damage to the midbrain and having progressive supranuclear palsy have difficulty ____________ attention.

• A)disengaging
• B)focusing
• C)engaging
• D)moving

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Definitions:

Visual Distortion

A perception anomaly where what one sees differs from the objective reality, often caused by optical illusions or certain psychological conditions.

Compensation

The process or mechanism with which individuals achieve reward, recognition, or alleviation of deficits or challenges, often applied in vocational and psychological contexts.

Cochlea's Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the cochlea of the inner ear that transform sound vibrations into electrical signals for hearing.

Audition

The sense or act of hearing, through which sound is perceived.