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

question 348

Multiple Choice

Tammy, a split-brain patient, is seated in front of a screen. As she focuses on the middle of the screen, the image of a hammer is briefly flashed on the LEFT side of the screen and directed to her right hemisphere. Tracy will:

• A) be able to verbally name the object.
• B) be able to use her right hand to reach under the screen and pick up the correct object.
• C) be able to use her left hand to reach under the screen and pick up the correct object.
• D) say she saw a nail.

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