Which form of neglect involves reduced processing of visual stimuli, affecting spatial attention?

• A. Motor neglect
• B. Tactile neglect
• C. Visuospatial neglect
• D. Auditory neglect

Answer: (C)

Visuospatial neglect is a deficit in attending to and processing stimuli in space, not a problem with vision itself. After certain brain injuries, especially to the right parietal region, people may fail to notice or respond to objects, people, or events on the opposite side of space (often the left side), even though their eyes and basic sensory systems work fine. This reflects a disruption in spatial attention and the allocation of visual processing to parts of space, rather than a loss of sensory input.

Other forms of neglect pertain to different senses or actions: motor neglect involves reduced spontaneous movement or use of a limb; tactile neglect involves impaired attention to touch; auditory neglect involves ignoring sounds.