Introduction
The human brain can be divided in terms of its structure as well as function. Structurally under the cranium of any human being exists a brain with two plainly visible parts, each about the size of a fist, known as the right and the left hemispheres of the cerebral cortex. Even though these two hemispheres appear identical in terms of structure, they perform distinct functions. Split-brain studies and cognitive research has indicated that the left hemisphere is associated with functions such as language, conceptualization, analysis and classification. The right hemisphere is associated with art and music; special processing; face and shapes recognition. Popular belief is that the right hemisphere is capable of more linguistic processing …show more content…
It is also sometimes also referred to as cerebral dominance, hemisphericity, or lateralization. The right brain-left brain theory originated in the work of Roger W. Sperry (1960), who while studying the effects of epilepsy, discovered that cutting the corpus callosum (the structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain) could reduce or eliminate seizures. The connection between the brain and thought was made post-mortally. The functions of the brain as clearly understood only on the basis of ‘what each part of the brain was not doing’. This means that studies were done on damaged brains, that is, on people with brain lesions or who suffered from hemorrhages, strokes and other …show more content…
Environmental context
According to Sternberg and Lubart, creativity differs among individuals because it is difficult to get all six attributes working together in all individuals.
Osborn (1953) proposed that creative problem solving requires critical intelligence and creative intelligence which correspond with the functioning of the left brain and the right brain respectively. He gave the concept of brainstorming which involves people trying to formulate as many solutions to a problem as possible in a constructive atmosphere (Girolamo, 1988, p. 53).
Bono (1967) originated the concept of lateral thinking and he also developed techniques for deliberate or conscious creative thinking. He understands the brain as a self-organizing system. He developed the Six Hats method as a practical tool for thinking. This method is associated with the idea of parallel thinking which provides a means for groups to plan thinking in a cohesive way therefore making thinking more effective. According to de Bono creative problem solving involves both right and left hemispheric functions. (Girolamo, 1988, p.
The human brain can be divided in terms of its structure as well as function. Structurally under the cranium of any human being exists a brain with two plainly visible parts, each about the size of a fist, known as the right and the left hemispheres of the cerebral cortex. Even though these two hemispheres appear identical in terms of structure, they perform distinct functions. Split-brain studies and cognitive research has indicated that the left hemisphere is associated with functions such as language, conceptualization, analysis and classification. The right hemisphere is associated with art and music; special processing; face and shapes recognition. Popular belief is that the right hemisphere is capable of more linguistic processing …show more content…
It is also sometimes also referred to as cerebral dominance, hemisphericity, or lateralization. The right brain-left brain theory originated in the work of Roger W. Sperry (1960), who while studying the effects of epilepsy, discovered that cutting the corpus callosum (the structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain) could reduce or eliminate seizures. The connection between the brain and thought was made post-mortally. The functions of the brain as clearly understood only on the basis of ‘what each part of the brain was not doing’. This means that studies were done on damaged brains, that is, on people with brain lesions or who suffered from hemorrhages, strokes and other …show more content…
Environmental context
According to Sternberg and Lubart, creativity differs among individuals because it is difficult to get all six attributes working together in all individuals.
Osborn (1953) proposed that creative problem solving requires critical intelligence and creative intelligence which correspond with the functioning of the left brain and the right brain respectively. He gave the concept of brainstorming which involves people trying to formulate as many solutions to a problem as possible in a constructive atmosphere (Girolamo, 1988, p. 53).
Bono (1967) originated the concept of lateral thinking and he also developed techniques for deliberate or conscious creative thinking. He understands the brain as a self-organizing system. He developed the Six Hats method as a practical tool for thinking. This method is associated with the idea of parallel thinking which provides a means for groups to plan thinking in a cohesive way therefore making thinking more effective. According to de Bono creative problem solving involves both right and left hemispheric functions. (Girolamo, 1988, p.