4.1.1 Lateralisation of Function

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  • Lateralisation refers to the specialization of functions in each hemisphere of the brain
  • What primary functions does the left hemisphere control?
    Language, logic, sequential thinking
  • The right hemisphere focuses on spatial reasoning, creativity, and emotional intelligence
  • Artistic expression and facial recognition are primarily managed by the right hemisphere.
  • Match the hemisphere with its primary functions:
    Left Hemisphere ↔️ Language, Logic, Sequential Thinking
    Right Hemisphere ↔️ Spatial Reasoning, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence
  • Lateralisation refers to the specialization of functions in each hemisphere of the brain
  • The left hemisphere primarily controls language, logic, and sequential thinking.
  • What cognitive functions are managed by the right hemisphere?
    Spatial reasoning, creativity, emotional intelligence
  • What is an example of a task managed by the left hemisphere?
    Language skills, writing
  • The right hemisphere focuses on spatial reasoning, creativity, and emotional intelligence
  • The right hemisphere is responsible for artistic expression and facial recognition.
  • What is an example of a task managed by the right hemisphere?
    Artistic expression, facial recognition
  • Match the hemisphere with its primary functions:
    Left Hemisphere ↔️ Language, Logic, Sequential Thinking
    Right Hemisphere ↔️ Spatial Reasoning, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence
  • What language skills are primarily managed by the left hemisphere?
    Speaking, writing
  • The right hemisphere focuses on spatial reasoning, creativity, and emotional intelligence
  • Facial recognition is predominantly handled by the right hemisphere.
  • What does hemispheric dominance refer to?
    Preference of one hemisphere
  • Steps involved in split-brain research:
    1️⃣ Sever the corpus callosum
    2️⃣ Study how hemispheres function independently
    3️⃣ Present information to one hemisphere
    4️⃣ Observe how split-brain patients respond
  • In split-brain patients, information presented to one hemisphere cannot be accessed by the other.
  • Individuals with left hemisphere damage may struggle with language
  • Match the hemisphere with the implications of lateralisation:
    Left Hemisphere ↔️ Language and logic deficits with damage
    Right Hemisphere ↔️ Spatial reasoning and creativity deficits with damage
  • What is an example of a language deficit caused by left hemisphere damage?
    Aphasia after left hemisphere stroke
  • Damage to the right hemisphere can result in deficits in spatial reasoning and creativity
  • Understanding lateralisation can inform our knowledge of brain plasticity and compensation mechanisms.
  • Understanding lateralisation can inform our knowledge of brain plasticity
  • What does lateralisation refer to in neuroscience?
    Specialization of brain hemispheres
  • The left hemisphere primarily controls language, logic, and sequential thinking
  • Which hemisphere of the brain is responsible for spatial reasoning, creativity, and emotional intelligence?
    Right hemisphere
  • Match the hemisphere with its primary functions:
    Left hemisphere ↔️ Language, Logic, Sequential Thinking
    Right hemisphere ↔️ Spatial Reasoning, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence
  • The left hemisphere manages language skills like speaking and writing.
  • What is the primary focus of the right hemisphere in cognitive processing?
    Spatial reasoning
  • The left hemisphere of the brain primarily controls language, logic, and sequential thinking
  • Which hemisphere is predominantly responsible for artistic expression and facial recognition?
    Right hemisphere
  • Match the hemisphere with its primary functions:
    Left hemisphere ↔️ Language, Logic, Sequential Thinking
    Right hemisphere ↔️ Spatial Reasoning, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence
  • Hemispheric dominance refers to the equal specialization of both hemispheres for all functions.
    False
  • What does the term "hemispheric dominance" describe in neuroscience?
    Preference for cognitive functions
  • Split-brain research involves severing the corpus callosum
  • Who conducted key studies on split-brain patients to reveal hemispheric specialization?
    Sperry and Gazzaniga
  • If an object is shown to the right hemisphere, the patient can visually identify it but cannot name it verbally
  • Split-brain research demonstrates the functional independence of the two hemispheres in cognitive processes.