The instruction to "sit down" is flashed in the left visual field of Kevin, a split-brain patient. When asked why he chose to sit down, Kevin's __________ hemisphere will likely lead him to say __________.

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In split-brain patients, the left hemisphere is responsible for language and speech. Since the instruction was flashed in the left visual field, it is processed by the right hemisphere, which cannot communicate directly with the left hemisphere. Therefore, the left hemisphere, unaware of the instruction, might confabulate a reason like "My feet were tired."

The Instruction to "Sit Down" Is Flashed in the Left