Which of the following is the most likely consequence of a split-brain operation?
A)a patient whose actions are in continual conflict
B)a patient with sharply diminished intellectual capacity
C)a patient who acts normally in most situations
D)a patient with a schizophrenic personality

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Split-brain operations involve severing the corpus callosum, which is the major pathway connecting the two hemispheres of the brain. As a result, the two hemispheres cannot communicate or share information as effectively. However, this typically only affects certain functions such as language and spatial processing, and patients can still generally act normally in most situations. Options A, B, and D are unlikely consequences of a split-brain operation.

Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Consequence of a Split-Brain