Why would a person who has undergone a split-brain operation be unable to name an object presented to his left visual field, yet could correctly point to the same object from an array of choices?
a. Because his right hemisphere perceived the object, but does not house the language function needed for naming it
b. Because the image was processed on his left hemisphere, which is required for naming objects
c. Because pointing is something done with the right hand
d. Because the right hemisphere of the brain is where objects are seen
Answer: A
Rationale: This: Language function is typically controlled by the left hemisphere.
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