Tom, a Split-Brain Patient, Is Seated in Front of a Screen

question 302

Multiple Choice

Tom, a split-brain patient, is seated in front of a screen. As he focuses on the middle of the screen, the image of an apple is briefly flashed on the LEFT side of the screen. Tom will:

• A) be able to verbally name the object.
• B) be able to use his right hand to reach under the screen and pick up the correct object.
• C) verbally deny that any image appeared on the screen.
• D) probably have an epileptic seizure.

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