Optic ataxia is an inability to
A)name familiar objects.
B)read, acquired as an adult.
C)recognize familiar visual objects.
D)use visual information to guide movements.

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Optic ataxia is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to use visual information to guide movements. This means that a person with optic ataxia will have difficulty reaching for an object accurately, even if they can recognize it visually. Options A and C refer to object recognition, which is not specifically impaired in optic ataxia. Option B refers to acquired dyslexia, which is also not associated with optic ataxia.

Optic Ataxia Is an Inability to