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tingc95

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on: Jun 22, 2018
A person with damage to their right parietal cortex would be expected to
 
  A) ignore sensory feedback from their left side.
  B) ignore sensory feedback from their right side.
  C) show problems in language ability.
  D) be blind for the left visual field.
  E) be unable to feel touch or temperature on the right side of their body.

Question 2

Unilateral neglect is associated with damage to the
 
  A) frontal cortex.
  B) caudate nucleus.
  C) right side of the brain.
  D) spinal cord.
  E) legs.


adf223

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: A person with damage to their right parietal cortex would be expected to ignore sensory feedback from their left side.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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