If someone has spatial neglect of the left side, which of these procedures, if any, would increase attention to a touch sensationon the left side?A. Ask the person to look to the left during the touch sensation.B. Ask the person to look to the right during the touch sensation.C. Ask the person to listen to music during the touch sensation.D. None of these procedures would have any noticeable effect.

If someone has spatial neglect of the left side, which of these procedures, if any, would increase attention to a touch sensationon the left side?A. Ask the person to look to the left during the touch sensation.B. Ask the person to look to the right during the touch sensation.C. Ask the person to listen to music during the touch sensation.D. None of these procedures would have any noticeable effect.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

Publisher:STARR

Chapter30: Sensory Perception

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