A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen. When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot, the patient can ___________
a) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand
b) identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand
c) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand, and can identify it by touch
d) pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand, but cannot identify it verbally
ANS: C, If it was on the right side it would not be identifiable, but on the left the patient could identify it by touch.
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