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The Human Brain

The Human Brain. Are you LEFT or RIGHT Brain Dominant?. Left Brain versus Right Brain. The human brain is divided into two (2) hemispheres: the left and the right. Studies have shown that some cognitive functions (“skills of the brain”) tend to be dominated by one side or the other.

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The Human Brain

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  1. The Human Brain Are you LEFT or RIGHT Brain Dominant?

  2. Left Brain versus Right Brain • The human brain is divided into two (2) hemispheres: the left and the right. • Studies have shown that some cognitive functions (“skills of the brain”) tend to be dominated by one side or the other. • Much of this information comes from studying brain injuries. • People tend to be either left or right brain dominant; however, contrary to popular belief, no one is “left-brain only” or “right-brain only.

  3. Specialties of the Left Brain • The left side of the brain is often thought as being the logical, rational, thinking side. • Deals with language, mathematical processes, and logical analysis. • Controls the right side of the body.

  4. The Left Brain • classical music • verbal instructions • mathematics • reading • dog lover • cannot be hypnotized • don`t enjoy “clowning around” • need quiet to read/study • do things in planned, orderly way • rarely absent minded • think better sitting down • prefer well-structured assignments • like to be organized • analytic • logical • sequential • analytical • objective Things associated with the left brain include...

  5. The Left Brain • lab scientist • banker • judge • lawyer • mathematician • bacteriologist • Librarian • skating judge, skiing judge, etc. Careers associated with the left brain include...

  6. Specialties of the Right Brain • The right side of the brain is often thought as being the artistic, more creative side. • Deals with music, visual images, and emotions. • Controls the left side of the body.

  7. The Right Brain • rock music • visual instructions • good at sports • good at art • cat lover • enjoys “clowning around” • can be hypnotized • like fantasy/mystery stories • can listen to noise while studying • good at geometry • occasionally absentminded • think better when lying down • spontaneous and unpredictable • a dreamer • philosophical • disorganized • procrastinates • subjective Things associated with the right brain include...

  8. The Right Brain • forest ranger • wildlife manager • beautician • politician • athlete • artist • craftsman • actor/actress Careers associated with the right brain include...

  9. So, are you a LEFT or RIGHT brain thinker? ...let’s find out!

  10. Count the number of “F’s” FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS. Answer: 6 This is a task performed by the left brain.

  11. Can you read this paragraph? Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at CmabrigdeUinervtisy, it deosn'tmttaer in wahtoredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olnyiprmoetnttihng is taht the frist and lsatltteer be at the rghitpclae. The rset can be a toatlmses and you can sitllraed it wouthitporbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamnmniddeos not raederveylteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. This is a task performed by the left brain.

  12. A simple math test... • Do NOT use a pen or pencil • Do NOT use a calculator Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now, add another 1000. Now, add 30. Now, add another 1000. Now, add 20. Now, add another 1000. Now, add 10. Answer: 4100 (no, not 5000) This is a task performed by the left brain.

  13. What side of yourbody is in control? ...let’s find out! Do the following actions, but don’t think about them beforehand – just do what comes naturally!

  14. Clasp your hands together. Which thumb is on top?

  15. Fold your arms across your chest. Which arm is on top?

  16. Put both of your feet flat on the floor. ...Now, cross your legs. Which leg is on top?

  17. Roll up a piece of paperlike a telescope. ...Now, look through it. Which eye did you use?

  18. Left/Right Brain Conflict • When there is confusion or conflict between the left and right brain, information can be lost or misinterpreted. • This can be seen most commonly in optical illusions, which encourage the left and right brain to complete different tasks.

  19. Say the COLOUR, not the WORD YELLOW BLUEORANGE BLACK RED GREEN PURPLE YELLOWRED ORANGE GREEN BLACK BLUE RED PURPLE GREEN BLUE ORANGE While your right brain is trying to say the colour, your left brain insists on reading the word.

  20. Do the following... Put both feet flat on the ground. Lift your RIGHT FOOT and make clockwise circles. Now, continuing to circulate your foot, draw the number “6” with your right hand. Having difficulty?

  21. Read the following...

  22. Why do Optical Illusions work? • Lack of Time • Irrationality sometimes arises from not taking enough time to think things through. • Complexity • Sometimes we make poor decisions because we can only hold a small number of ideas in our minds at any one time. Often when making complex decisions we do not consider all relevant factors.

  23. Are “A” and “B” the same colour?

  24. Yes, they are!

  25. An old man, or a couple kissing?

  26. A saxophone player, or woman?

  27. A young lady, or old hag?

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