When a picture of a hammer is placed in front of Patient H, she is unable to identify it. How can you determine if her difficulty is in recognizing the object or in simply remembering its name?
A)Ask her to demonstrate its use rather than identifying it.
B)Ask her to close her eyes before attempting to name it.
C)Ask her to copy the picture of the object instead of naming it.
D)Ask her to trace the outline of the object instead of naming it.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Asking Patient H to demonstrate the use of the hammer requires her to have an understanding of the object beyond just its name or visual appearance. Therefore, if she can successfully demonstrate its use, it suggests that her difficulty lies in recognizing the object rather than recalling its name.

When a Picture of a Hammer Is Placed in Front