It's all about how they are choosing to frame the question. Like that pivotal scene in a book or movie where you just go: why didn't they say that?! Just that piece or information or context that would avoid that whole confrontation or missunderstanding. Still considering how new everything is and how little exploration has been done on the subject they really should have resurection therapy.
If Laura sees herself a straigt line through existence then she could see that part of her as something that was cut away. That is more in a spiritual sense as her body never experienced those parts neither did her mind.
Still considering Laura and her experiences my impression is that she would not see herself as a straight line but have a more flexible view on herself. Soul or no soul.