When testing a split-brain patient, the key to accessing the information that the right hemisphere "sees" is having the participant
A) point to an object with his or her right hand.
B) relax until the words come out clearly.
C) point to an object with his or her left hand.
D) nod toward the object with his or her head.

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When testing a split-brain patient, the left hemisphere controls the right hand and the right hemisphere controls the left hand. Therefore, if the participant points to an object with their left hand, it indicates that the right hemisphere (which controls the left hand) has processed and recognized the object.

When Testing a Split-Brain Patient, the Key to Accessing the Information