A patient who reports no conscious awareness of a visual stimulus, and yet can accurately report its location, is likely exhibiting:

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Blindsight is a phenomenon where patients with damage to the primary visual cortex report no conscious awareness of visual stimuli, yet can still respond accurately to these stimuli in some way. This suggests that there is a functionally distinct system for processing visual information that can operate independently of conscious awareness. Macular sparing refers specifically to the preservation of central vision in cases of visual field loss. Anosognosia refers to a lack of awareness or denial of a deficit or disorder. Apperceptive agnosia is a condition where patients have difficulty perceiving and recognizing objects despite intact sensory processing.

A Patient Who Reports No Conscious Awareness of a Visual