Lateralization of brain function

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the correlational method as a means for examining the relationship between functions of the left and right hemispheres. I will compare the performance of people with intact brains with the performance of so-called split-brain patients. In many ways, the brains of these two groups are very similar. 1 a. For example, the brainstem exists at the base of the brain connecting the brain and spinal cord and has no functional differences between an intact and split brain patient. Being the most primitive part of the brain, its structure does not change because each component, the medulla, reticular formation, and pons, are vital for our survival. The medulla being responsible for regulating our heart beat…

As research shows, the brain is divided into two hemispheres, the left and right. The brain is hemispherically lateralized, meaning that each hemisphere has their own set of specialized functions, making them differ greatly regardless of their similar makeup. The left hemisphere controls the right side of the body, spoken and written language, mathematical calculations, logical thought, and the analysis of detail. The right hemisphere instead controls the left side of the body, visual-spatial…

Grayce Petruzzi Professor Chesire-Brown PSY-P 101 16 October 2015 Myth or Not? Before doing research on the topic if some people are “right-brained” or are “left-brained”, this statement means that if you are logical or analytical then you are left-brain dominant, while the creative and artistic types are right brain dominant. I believe this is a myth because the brain does use one brain region more than another for certain functions but does not support the statement above. For example, speech…

The commonly held idea that some people are “right-brained” and others are “left-brained” is in my opinion, a myth. I think this because people do not utilize one side of their brain more frequently than the other. It is commonly believed by many people that those who are “right-brained” tend to be more creative, artistic, and emotional, while people who are “left-brained” tend to be more logical, analytical, and excel in mathematics. I have heard this idea throughout my education many times…

The basis for all psychological studies and research all stems from the biology of human behaviour and specifically the human brain. This is because the human brain creates and controls every single example of human behaviour imaginable and that by studying the brain, we may gain a specific insight into how behaviour is created, where and why. Some of the most pioneering and revealing research studies in the area of the human brain, specifically the study of both the right and left hemispheres…

perfectionist, I do not have a very strong communication skills and I am very “left brained” according to many. Being a perfectionist can be seen as a positive but I can only see it as an inhibitor in the learning process to become a peer counselor. Being a perfectionist, makes me want to not leave any problem unsolved or to give the best advice possible all the time. With this being said, I may become too attached and if I am not able to solve the client’s problem I would see it as my failure.…

Personal Reflection of "My Stroke of Insight." In “My Stroke of Insight,” Jill Bolte Taylor shares her excellent point of view on the capacity of the brain to recover, and the understanding she achieved from this extraordinary and inspirational journey out of the chasm of a wounded mind. It took eight long years for Dr. Taylor to be fully healed. Taylor restored her mind entirely and redefined her understanding of the world based on the information she gained throughout her long recovery.…

termed as music. Music has a mesmerizing effect on individuals who may or may not be musically trained. This type of mesmerising effect is a pleasure to the auditory senses and the brain. It has been observed that the pleasurable effect produced by music is due to the release of Dopamine in the Forebrain. Thus music isn’t simply an art that is produced and performed for pleasure, but it is a science that broadens our understanding of harmony, pitch and rhythm and its relationship with the human…

Ballet of Two Brains Doubt, it is the whisper through the night, the cold wind that makes christian 's skin pucker up with goosebumps full of fear and anxiety birthed by the difficult questions. The question that makes a room full of people feel like a raging sea of Sunday school answers answer you were given in 5 grade. Along with people digging trenches packing up their love and concern for you distancing themselves with those words, "I 'll be praying for you," leave you walking away feeling…

THE AFFECTS OF RIGHT BRAIN DAMAGE 2 Introduction The brain is a very complex part of the body that holds many secrets we have yet to discover. Even through massive amounts of research scientist can not pretend to know everything that makes the brain tick. With research scientist have been able to discover certain things about different parts of the brain and from there learn how each part coincides with the next. Through, experiments and research science is constantly changing and learning…