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QUESTION 13 After damage to his primary visual cortex, Peter claims not to be able to see, but he walks around a chair in his path. What is the BEST explanation for this behavior? O a. Damage to this area, associated with control, has likely caused him to act more recklessly and dishonestly. O b. Some of his visual capacities have been spared without his awareness. c. He is consciously aware of the chair because some healthy tissue remains in his visual cortex. d. The chair is visible in his left visual field, so he can see it, but cannot say he can see it.

QUESTION 13 After damage to his primary visual cortex, Peter claims not to be able to see, but he walks around a chair in his path. What is the BEST explanation for this behavior? O a. Damage to this area, associated with control, has likely caused him to act more recklessly and dishonestly. O b. Some of his visual capacities have been spared without his awareness. c. He is consciously aware of the chair because some healthy tissue remains in his visual cortex. d. The chair is visible in his left visual field, so he can see it, but cannot say he can see it.

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QUESTION 13 After damage to his primary visual cortex, Peter claims not to be able to see, but he walks around a chair in his path. What is the BEST explanation for this behavior? O a. Damage to this area, associated with control, has likely caused him to act more recklessly and dishonestly. O b. Some of his visual capacities have been spared without his awareness. c. He is consciously aware of the chair because some healthy tissue remains in his visual cortex. d. The chair is visible in his left visual field, so he can see it, but cannot say he can see it.
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 13 After damage to his primary visual cortex, Peter claims not to be able to see, but he walks around a chair in his path. What is the BEST explanation for this behavior? O a. Damage to this area, associated with control, has likely caused him to act more recklessly and dishonestly. O b. Some of his visual capacities have been spared without his awareness. c. He is consciously aware of the chair because some healthy tissue remains in his visual cortex. d. The chair is visible in his left visual field, so he can see it, but cannot say he can see it.
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