Hemispheric Specialization

Name ____________________________

While it is clear that most (if not all) behaviors require integrated functioning of both hemispheres of the brain, some behaviors primarily involve left or right hemispheric functioning.

Designate each of the following activities with an "R" if it primarily involves right hemispheric functioning or an "L" if it primarily involves left hemispheric functioning. Then explain your reasoning. (Note: several of the following behaviors CLEARLY involve both hemispheres, so you may want to designate those with an "L" and an "R")

______ Studying concepts from psychology

______ Drawing a map of the school campus

______ Daydreaming about getting into Harvard

______ Listening to a piano concert

______ Listening to rap music

______ Thinking about your hot date next Friday night

______ Reading your email

______ Doing a calculus problem

______ Redecorating your room

______ Doodling

______ Doing this homework assignment

 

 

 

 


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