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4.1 Structure and Function of the Brain
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
.
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