As a result of brain damage, D.F. cannot recognize the faces of her relatives and friends or identifycommon objects. Though she can't perceive the differences among various objects, she can maneuvera room without bumping into anything and when asked to insert an object into a rectangular slot, sheis able to do so. Why is D.F. able to maneuver her environment even though she cannot consciouslyrecognize objects?
A) D.F. has a conversion disorder.
B) D.F. is malingering.
C) Humans have multiple brain pathways for processing visual information.
D) Humans develop a sixth sense when something is wrong with one of the other five.

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D.F.'s condition suggests that while her conscious visual recognition is impaired, her brain's dorsal stream, which is responsible for spatial awareness and guiding movements, is still functioning. This allows her to maneuver her environment and perform tasks like inserting an object into a slot.

As a Result of Brain Damage, D