Ever since her stroke,Julia has been unable to recognize ordinary objects,although she is able to describe their features.Julia appears to have

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Agnosia is the inability to recognize or identify familiar objects even though sensory pathways are intact. Julia's ability to describe the features of the objects suggest that her sensory pathways are intact and her problem is with recognition, indicating that she has agnosia. Apraxia is the inability to execute learned purposeful movements even though there is no sensory or motor impairment, ataxia is the loss of muscle coordination, and aphasia is the loss of ability to use language. None of these conditions describe Julia's symptoms.

Ever Since Her Stroke,Julia Has Been Unable to Recognize Ordinary