What would be the likely outcome of a person who was blind at birth, and had vision restored later in life by the removal of cataracts (clouded lenses)?
A) Quick development of normal vision
B) Trouble describing the shapes of objects
C) Trouble identifying the location of light
D) Inability to use touch and sound cues to maneuver around in a building

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A person who was blind at birth and had vision restored later in life through the removal of cataracts may have trouble describing the shapes of objects. This is because the brain needs to develop the ability to perceive and interpret visual information, and if this development occurs after the critical period for visual processing, it may be more difficult to fully integrate visual information with the other senses.

What Would Be the Likely Outcome of a Person Who