Damage to the FFA results in a neuropsychological condition is called:
A)hemifield neglect.
B)anterior amnesia.
C)prosopagnosia.
D)transcortical aphasia.

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Damage to the FFA (fusiform face area) in the brain leads to the inability to recognize faces, a condition called prosopagnosia. Hemifield neglect is caused by damage to the parietal lobe and results in neglect of one half of the visual field. Anterior amnesia is caused by damage to the anterior parts of the temporal lobe and leads to memory impairment. Transcortical aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the language areas of the brain.

Damage to the FFA Results in a Neuropsychological Condition Is