The most likely consequence of damage positioned at the junction of the visual, auditory, and somatosensory association cortexes would be
a. problems in recognizing an object by sight.
b. an inability to recognize a familiar odor.
c. difficulty in naming an object the person can touch (but not see).
d. problems in reading or writing.
e. difficulty in playing a tune on a piano.
Answer: d. problems in reading or writing.
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