Tracy, a split-brain patient, is seated in front of a screen. As she focuses on the middle of the screen, the image of a fork is briefly flashed on the RIGHT side of the screen and directed to her left hemisphere. Tracy will:
A) be able to verbally name the object.
B) be able to use her left 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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As the image is directed to her left hemisphere, which is responsible for language processing, Tracy will be able to verbally name the object.

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