The severing of pathways resulting in cognitive deficits not consistent with the location of the stroke is called:

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Disconnection syndrome occurs when there is damage to the white matter tracts that connect different areas of the brain. This can result in cognitive deficits that are not consistent with the location of the stroke, as communication between different areas of the brain is disrupted. Disinhibition refers to a loss of control over behavior or impulses, dysarthria refers to difficulty speaking due to motor deficits, and dementia refers to a decline in cognitive functioning that is progressive and not usually caused by a single event like a stroke.

The Severing of Pathways Resulting in Cognitive Deficits Not Consistent