After an accident that caused damage to the left parietal lobe, a patient is unable to perform complex tasks on the right side of his body, such as shaving or dressing.This unusual condition is called _______ syndrome.
A) asymmetry
B) association
C) parietal
D) contralateral neglect
E) somatosensory

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This is a classic symptom of contralateral neglect syndrome, in which patients ignore or fail to attend to stimuli on the opposite side of the brain injury. It often occurs after damage to the right parietal lobe, leading to neglect of the left side of the body and environment. Therefore, option D - contralateral neglect, best describes the given situation.

After an Accident That Caused Damage to the Left Parietal