A study conducted by Smith and Milner examined spatial abilities for patients with both left and right temporal damage. With respect to spatial memory, identify the pattern of results.
A) Patients with left hippocampal damage performed equal to those with right hippocampal damage.
B) Patients with right hippocampal damage performed significantly worse than those with left damage.
C) Patients with left hippocampal damage performed significantly worse than those with right damage.
D) Patients with right hippocampal damage performed significantly better than those with left damage.

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Patients with right hippocampal damage typically perform worse on tasks involving spatial memory, as the right hemisphere of the brain is more involved in spatial processing.

A Study Conducted by Smith and Milner Examined Spatial Abilities