Anthony can perceive objects normally,but when he reaches out to pick them up,he often misses the object entirely or grasps it awkwardly.This difficulty with picking up objects does not appear to be a problem with his muscles,as he can move his arms just fine.This peculiar disorder is mostly like the result of damage to the:
A) frontal cortex.
B) parietal cortex.
C) temporal cortex.
D) occipital cortex.

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The parietal cortex is responsible for processing somatosensory information including touch and proprioception, which are essential for accurately perceiving object location and orientation. Damage to this region can result in difficulty with spatial perception and motor coordination, leading to difficulty with picking up objects.

Anthony Can Perceive Objects Normally,but When He Reaches Out to Pick