Zoltan Is Contemplating Having Split-Brain Surgery to Treat His Severe

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Multiple Choice

Zoltan is contemplating having split-brain surgery to treat his severe epilepsy.His concern is that after the surgery,he will have a noticeable deficit that will impair his daily functioning.What would the doctor tell Zoltan about his concern?

• A) He may have slight amnesia after the surgery, but his memory should return within a few months.
• B) He may develop problems coordinating the two halves of his body (e.g., clapping his hands, walking).
• C) He may require extra time identifying objects and their locations in space.
• D) People in his daily life won't know he had the surgery unless he tells them.

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