An individual who has trouble recognizing a picture of the Grand Canyon, despite going there on several family vacations, might have damage to which cortical area?
A) primary visual cortex
B) lateral occipital complex
C) fusiform face area
D) parahippocampal place area

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The parahippocampal place area is involved in the recognition of places and scenes, such as landmarks like the Grand Canyon. Damage to this area can impair the ability to recognize familiar places.

An Individual Who Has Trouble Recognizing a Picture of the Grand