Selective Attention 5 Flashcards
1
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What is Hemi Spatial neglect
A
A neurological syndrome associated with unilateral cortical lesions
2
Q
How many people does Hemi spatial neglect affect
A
Approx 2/3 of acute right hemisphere stroke patients
3
Q
What is Hemi spatial neglect presented as
A
A lack of awareness of objects and event contralateral the casual lesion
4
Q
What can Spatial coordinated be coded relative to?
A
The individuals centre of gaze, an object’s central axis and other objects in the scene
