A "split brain" patient is asked to stare at a spot on a screen.When a picture of an object is shown to the left of the spot,the patient can
A)identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand
B)identify the object verbally and pick it out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand
C)pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her left hand,but cannot identify it verbally
D)pick the object out of a group of hidden objects using her right hand,but cannot identify it verbally

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In split-brain patients, the right hemisphere, which processes information from the left visual field, is not connected to the language centers in the left hemisphere. Therefore, the patient can use the left hand (controlled by the right hemisphere) to pick out the object but cannot verbally identify it.

A "Split Brain" Patient Is Asked to Stare at a Spot