Asked by Reyna Castro on May 19, 2024

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Damage to the brain's visual perception track without any damage to the brain's visual action track is associated with a condition known as

A) selective attention.
B) blindsight.
C) parallel processing.
D) change blindness.

Blindsight

A condition where an individual can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, typically following brain damage.

Visual Perception Track

The process and pathways by which visual information is received, interpreted, and integrated in the brain.

Visual Action Track

Also known as the dorsal stream, it is a pathway in the brain that is involved in the processing of movement and spatial location.

  • Describe the concept of blindsight and its implications for understanding consciousness.
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GURDEEP SINGH MITTALMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Blindsight is a condition where a person is able to respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving it. Damage to the visual perception track without damage to the visual action track is associated with blindsight.