Temporary reductions in the field defect present in patients with contralateral neglect were observed by Rossetti after the use of _____.
A) aids to memory, such as taking notes on the location of objects
B) increased rewards for such reductions
C) prisms that shifted the visual field to the right
D) Contralateral neglect is impervious to attempts to reduce it.

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Rossetti observed temporary reductions in field defect in patients with contralateral neglect after the use of prisms that shifted the visual field to the right. This technique is called prism adaptation and has been shown to temporarily improve the symptoms of neglect.

Temporary Reductions in the Field Defect Present in Patients with Contralateral