Hemispheric Lateralization
Psychology ⇒ Biological Bases of Behavior
Hemispheric Lateralization starts at 12 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient can draw a picture with their left hand but cannot name the object. Which hemisphere is likely processing the information, and why?
A split-brain patient is shown an object in their left visual field. Which hand can they use to pick up the object, and why?
Describe how lateralization might influence learning a new language.
Describe the main findings from Roger Sperry's split-brain research.
Describe the main functions typically associated with the left hemisphere of the brain.
A patient can draw a picture with their left hand but cannot name the object. Which hemisphere is likely processing the information, and why?
A split-brain patient is shown an object in their left visual field. Which hand can they use to pick up the object, and why?
Which hemisphere is more likely to be damaged if a patient has difficulty understanding grammar but can still recognize faces? (1) Left hemisphere (2) Right hemisphere (3) Both hemispheres (4) Neither hemisphere
Which hemisphere is generally more involved in processing music and art? (1) Left hemisphere (2) Right hemisphere (3) Both equally (4) Neither hemisphere
Which hemisphere is more likely to be damaged if a patient has difficulty understanding grammar but can still recognize faces? (1) Left hemisphere (2) Right hemisphere (3) Both hemispheres (4) Neither hemisphere
Which hemisphere is more likely to be involved in understanding jokes and sarcasm? (1) Left hemisphere (2) Right hemisphere (3) Both equally (4) Neither hemisphere
Which hemisphere is primarily responsible for controlling the left side of the body? (1) Left hemisphere (2) Right hemisphere (3) Both hemispheres (4) Neither hemisphere
Fill in the blank: In most people, the ________ hemisphere is dominant for language.
Fill in the blank: The ________ connects the left and right hemispheres and allows communication between them.
Fill in the blank: The ________ hemisphere is generally more involved in logical reasoning and analytical tasks.
Fill in the blank: The ________ hemisphere is more involved in holistic processing and recognizing patterns.
True or False: Both hemispheres are equally involved in all cognitive functions.
True or False: Hemispheric lateralization is absolute, meaning each function is only found in one hemisphere.
True or False: Hemispheric lateralization is observed in some non-human animals.
True or False: Hemispheric lateralization is unique to humans.
