Chapter Objectives

After studying the materials in this chapter, you should:

Understand the research of disorders of visual recognition.

Know the distinction between apperceptive and associative agnosia, and the limitations of these terms.

Understand the implications of perceptual impairments on associative agnosia.

Know the theories of visual agnosia/visual recognition, their proponents, and the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Understand the effect of development/experience on the visual recognition experience or lack thereof.

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