Tom, a split-brain patient, is seated in front of a screen. As he focuses on the middle of the screen, the image of an apple is briefly flashed on the LEFT side of the screen. Tom will:
A) be able to verbally name the object.
B) be able to use his right hand to reach under the screen and pick up the correct object.
C) verbally deny that any image appeared on the screen.
D) probably have an epileptic seizure.

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In split-brain patients, the right hemisphere processes information from the left visual field. Since the right hemisphere does not control language in most right-handed individuals, Tom will not be able to verbally acknowledge seeing the apple.

Tom, a Split-Brain Patient, Is Seated in Front of a Screen