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This is Your Brain. This Is How It Works.

This is Your Brain. This Is How It Works. Parts of the brain: Keep in mind there are two distinct sides with different functions. The Brainstem (Pathway to the Body). Base of brain Unconscious work Autonomic functions (survival). The Cerebellum (Balance). “little brain” Large in size

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This is Your Brain. This Is How It Works.

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  1. This is Your Brain. This Is How It Works.

  2. Parts of the brain: Keep in mind there are two distinct sides with different functions

  3. The Brainstem(Pathway to the Body) • Base of brain • Unconscious work • Autonomic functions (survival)

  4. The Cerebellum(Balance) • “little brain” • Large in size • 11% of brain’s weight • Center of balance

  5. The brain has 4 areas called lobes • Frontal • Parietal • Temporal • Occiptal

  6. The Frontal Lobes(Problem Solving) • Largest part • Move your body • Highly developed • Forms your personality

  7. The Parietal Lobes (Touching) • Two major divisions • Anterior and posterior • Senses hot and cold, hard and soft, and pain. • Taste and smell • Helps integrate the senses

  8. The Temporal Lobes(Hearing) • Process auditory stimuli • Subdivisions • Wernicke’s Area • Broca’s Area

  9. The Occipital Lobes (Seeing) • Located at lower central back of brain • Processes visual stimuli

  10. Taking sides….two sides that is! • Two sides or hemispheres of the brain: LEFT and RIGHT • We have two cerebral hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum. This is a bundle of nerves that allows each side of the brain to communicate with each other. • Each side of the brain processes things differently. • It is an outdated assumption that “artsy” type people are right-brained.

  11. Which are you? • I constantly look at a clock or wear a watch • I keep a journal or diary of my thoughts • I believe there is either a right or wrong way to do everything • I find it hard to follow directions precisely • The expression “Life is just a bowl of cherries” makes no sense to me

  12. Which are you? (continued) • I frequently change my plans and find that sticking to a schedule is boring • I think it’s easier to draw a map than tell someone how to get somewhere • To find a lost item, I try to picture it in my head where I last saw it • I frequently let my emotions guide me

  13. Which are you? (continued) • I learn math with ease • I’d read the directions before assembling something • People tell me I am always late getting places • People have told me that I’m psychic • I need to set goals for myself to keep me on track

  14. Which are you? (continued) • When somebody asks me a question, I turn my head to the left • If I have a tough decision to make, I write down the pros and the cons • I’d probably make a good detective • I learn music with ease • To solve a problem, I think of similar problems I have solved in the past

  15. Which are you? (continued) • I use a lot of gestures • If someone asks me a question, I turn my head to the right • I believe there are two ways to look at almost everything • I have the ability to tell if people are lying or guilty of something, just by looking at them

  16. Which are you? (continued) • I keep a “to do” list • I am able to thoroughly explain my opinions in words • In a debate, I am objective and look at the facts before forming an opinion • I’ve considered becoming a poet, a politician, an architect, or a dancer • I always lose track of time

  17. Which are you? (continued) • When trying to remember a name I forgot, I recite the alphabet until I remember it • I like to draw • When I’m confused, I usually go with my gut instinct • I have considered becoming a lawyer, journalist, or doctor

  18. KEY 1.L 8.L 15.R 22.R 29.L 2.L 9.R 16.L 23.R 30.R 3.L 10.L 17.L 24.L 31.R 4.R 11.L 18.R 25.L 32.L 5.L 12.R 19.R 26.L 6.R 13.R 20.R 27.R 7.R 14.L 21.L 28.R

  19. Taking sides….how the two sides process information that is! Left Brain • Logical • Sequential • Rational • Analytical • Objective • Looks at parts Right Brain • Random • Intuitive • Holistic • Synthesizing • Subjective • Looks at wholes

  20. Left Hemisphere • processes things more in parts and sequentially • recognizes positive emotions • Identified with practicality and rationality • Understands symbols and representations • Processes rapid auditory information faster than the right (crucial for separating the sounds of speech into distinct units for comprehension) • is responsible for language development. It develops slower in boys, that is why males usually develop more language problems than females.

  21. Right Hemisphere • Recognizes negative emotions • High level mathematicians, problem solvers, and chess players use • The “non-verbal” side • Responds to touch and music (sensory) • Intuitive • Responsive to color and shape • Emotional and originative

  22. Taking sides….what information the two sides recognize! Left Brain • Letters • Numbers • Words Right Brain • Faces • Places • Objects

  23. Any Questions?

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