Mr. Pappadopolis has a neurocognitive disorder that has caused an interesting symptom: He no longer acknowledges the left side of his body. For example, he does not shave the left side of his face or button his left shirt cuff. This is a sign that he ____.
A) has Parkinson's disease
B) suffered a stroke
C) has Huntington's disease
D) has aphasia and agnosia

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This symptom is indicative of hemispatial neglect, often resulting from a stroke affecting the right hemisphere of the brain, which controls attention to the left side of the body.

Mr Pappadopolis Has a Neurocognitive Disorder That Has Caused an Interesting