Which of the following would be expected as a result of damage to the somatosensory association cortex?

A. problems in recognizing an object by sight
B. difficulty in playing a tune on a piano
C. difficulty in naming an object the person can touch (but not see)
D. an inability to recognize body odor


Answer: C

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