Erin has damage to the visual cortex that results in her being able to reach out accurately and grasp an object that she is unaware of being able to see. Erin has capacity know as
A) blindsight.
B) self-awareness.
C) selective attention.
D) shadowing.
E) inattentional blindness.

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Blindsight is a condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, due to damage to the visual cortex. Erin's ability to accurately grasp objects without being aware of seeing them is characteristic of blindsight.

Erin Has Damage to the Visual Cortex That Results in Her