Ms. Shields,a recent stroke victim,cannot consciously perceive the large book on the coffee table in front of her. Yet,when urged to identify the book,she correctly reads aloud the printed title on the book cover. Her response best illustrates

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Ms. Shields' ability to correctly read the printed title on the book cover despite her inability to consciously perceive the book is an example of blindsight. Blindsight is a phenomenon in which a person can process visual information without consciously perceiving it due to damage in the visual cortex.

Ms Shields,a Recent Stroke Victim,cannot Consciously Perceive the Large Book