You know your friend Ramon has just had a split-brain surgery to treat his uncontrollable epileptic seizures. When Ramon returns to school, it is likely that he will
A) have trouble verbalizing his feelings.
B) no longer be a star athlete as his coordination will have been affected.
C) almost be the same, but his grades will probably drop a bit.
D) have only very subtle changes that show up in follow-up tests of cognitive functioning.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Split-brain surgery typically only affects a few specific abilities, such as the ability of the left and right hemispheres to communicate with each other. Most people who undergo this surgery do not experience significant changes in their daily functioning or cognitive abilities, and any changes that do occur are usually subtle and only evident through detailed testing. Therefore, it is most likely that Ramon will have only very subtle changes that show up in follow-up tests of cognitive functioning.

You Know Your Friend Ramon Has Just Had a Split-Brain