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Imperception

Refers to a failure to perceive (notice) stimulation on one side of the body when both sides are being stimulated simultaneously (double simultaneous stimulation).  It is not due to a primary sensory deficit such as deafness or blindness but appears to be an attentional deficit.  It is less severe than “neglect” and may occur in a patient recovering from neglect.



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