Jacob suspects he may have had a stroke because he is having some difficulty in controlling his right hand.This behavioral evidence of possible brain damage is called
A)a soft sign.
B)spatial neglect.
C)neurogenesis.
D)virilism.

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A soft sign is a minor behavioral change that may indicate some form of brain damage or dysfunction. Jacob's difficulty in controlling his right hand is a soft sign that could suggest a stroke. Spatial neglect refers specifically to a condition in which the individual has difficulty attending to one half of the visual field. Neurogenesis refers to the process of creating new neurons in the brain. Virilism refers to the development of male physical characteristics in females due to excess testosterone. None of these options are relevant to Jacob's symptoms.

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