Which one of the following is true regarding neglect?
A)Because neglect is so obviously out of the range of ordinary experience,measures to test for it rely on norms.
B)It is generally accepted that neglect is normally distributed in the population.
C)Unilateral neglect and severe inattention can be differentiated.
D)Most cases of unilateral neglect occur with lesions to the left inferior parietal lobe.

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Unilateral neglect refers to the phenomenon in which individuals fail to attend to one side of space, typically the side opposite the location of a brain lesion. Severe inattention, on the other hand, may not necessarily be limited to one side of space. Therefore, unilateral neglect and severe inattention can be differentiated.  A is incorrect because measures to test for neglect do not rely on norms; instead, they are based on observed performance on specific tasks. B is also incorrect because neglect is not normally distributed in the population, but rather is a result of brain damage. D is incorrect because while lesions to the left inferior parietal lobe are a common cause of unilateral neglect, they are not the only cause.

Which One of the Following Is True Regarding Neglect