The Human brain, left and right hemispheres
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The document discusses the left and right hemispheres of the brain and their associated functions. The left hemisphere controls logical thinking, language, math, and reasoning, while the right hemisphere handles creative skills like visual/spatial recognition, music, colors, and patterns. It suggests people have preferences for either their left or right brain hemisphere. To determine which side you favor, consider activities you excel at or enjoy, such as writing with your right hand, enjoying planning, or liking words for the left brain, versus drawing, geometry, music or being unorganized for the right brain.
The Human brain, left and right hemispheres
- 1. Understanding yourself:The brain left and right hemispehre. 10/10/2011Bebura matandaHow the brain system is designed into left and right hemispheres and human activities associated with each hemisphere. How one can determine whether (s)he is left or right sided<br />Understanding yourself: The left & right hemisphere of the brain<br />Brain is commonly defined as the portion of the central nervous system .It is the primary center for the regulation and control of bodily activities, receiving and interpreting sensory impulses, and transmitting information to the muscles and body organs. <br />It is also the seat of consciousness, thought, memory, and emotion. <br />The brain is basically divided into two hemispheres i.e the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere. <br />The left hemisphere is commonly referred as the logical side of the brain and controls things such as ;<br />Language
- 2. Maths
- 3. Logic
- 4. ReasoningThe left hemisphere works in a systematic way, keeping thoughts in a logical and rational manner. It’s the side of thinking that is very active in areas such as science, mathematics, language and judgement.<br />The right hemisphere is referred as the creative side of the brain. It is the fun or play side and works with things such as;<br />Shapes
- 5. Patterns
- 6. Colors
- 7. Images
- 8. SoundsIt works in a random, non-systematic way and not in any logical way. When studying and learning this side right hemisphere is normally neglected , however application of this hemisphere on leaning and studying can make it more fun and effective.<br />A more effective way of learning is to apply both hemispheres.<br />How does someone know either he/she is a left or aright brain person?<br />One can look at some of the activities/areas and see which one you are strong at or like to do more than the other.<br />LEFT HEMISPHERE <br />Write with right hand
- 9. Rational
- 10. Likes planning
- 11. Factual
- 12. Prefers/likes to study at desk
- 13. Likes to write
- 14. Likes algebra
- 15. Stress a lot
- 17. Do you like neat /organized OR<br />RIGHT HEMISPHERE <br />Write with left hand
- 18. Emotional
- 19. Someone who is impulsive
- 20. Humorous
- 21. Likes to read/study on bed
- 22. Prefers to draw
- 23. Likes geometry
- 24. Stress a little