Left Brain, Right Brain… does it really matter?
A sampling of articles:
Heraldsun.com.au
– Right Brain v Left Brain
'Right Brain' or 'Left Brain' -
Myth Or Reality?
The
Difference Between Left And Right Brain Thinking And
Why It Matters
A sampling of tests and my test
results:
The higher of these two numbers below indicates which side of your brain has dominance in your life. Realising your right brain/left brain tendancy will help you interact with and to understand others.
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Left Brain Dominance: |
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Right Brain Dominance: |
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(9)Which Side Do You Use?
You responded as a
right brained person to 10 questions, and you responded as a left brained
person to 8questions. According to the Hemispheric Dominance test, you use your
right brain the most. The summary briefly describes your dominance type.
Remember, this only represents half of the picture. After you read the
description, click on the link at the bottom of the page to find out how to use
this information to improve your study strategies. Do not forget to print your
results, if your instructor has requested you to do so.
Some of the traits associated with the right side of the brain are listed in
the table. Not all of the traits will apply to you. Remember, we use both side
of our brain, but your right sides gets the most exercise.
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Type
of Cognitive Processing |
Brief
Description |
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Holisitc |
Processing information
from whole to part; sees the big picture first, not the details. |
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Random |
Processing information
with out priority, jumps form one task to another. |
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Concrete |
Processes things that can
be seen , or touched - real objects. |
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Intuitive |
Processes information
based on whether or not it feels right know answer but not sure how it was
derived. |
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Nonverbal |
Processes thought as
illustrations. |
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Fantasy-Oriented |
Processes information with
creativity; less focus on rules and regulations |
Brain
Lateralization Test Results
Right Brain |||||||||||
44%
Left Brain ||||||||||||
50%
*results won't usually add up to 100% as this test
measures each side seperately
Left
brain dominant individuals are more orderly, literal, articulate, and to the
point. They are good at understanding directions and anything that is explicit
and logical. They can have trouble comprehending emotions and abstract concepts, they can feel lost when things are not clear,
doubting anything that is not stated and proven.
Right
brain dominant individuals are more visual and intuitive. They are better at
summarizing multiple points, picking up on what's not said, visualizing things,
and making things up. They can lack attention to detail, directness,
organization, and the ability to explain their ideas verbally, leaving them
unable to communicate effectively.
Overall
you appear to have fairly Equal Hemispheres
You Are 55%
Left Brained, 45% Right Brained
The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to
detail, and reasoning.
Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.
If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic.
Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet.
The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility.
Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way.
If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art.
Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.
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– Understanding Your Brain and Improving Your Study Skills
You are a left brain dominant student!
You probably like some order in your life and in the classroom.
You are comfortable listening to lectures and taking most test types, but you
might be uncomfortable with open-ended essay assignments that require you to
imagine scenarios. You want class directions to be clear. A disorganized
teacher or unclear assignments will drive you crazy! You are good at analyzing
problems to find the right answer. You may have considered pursuing a degree in
science or math. You don't like mushy love movies. You might be a Jeopardy
champ one day, not because you're smarter than right brain students, but
because you are able to answer questions quickly.