Left brain/Right brain

Right/Left Brain Theory

• A theory which suggests each
hemisphere of our brain has distinct
functions.
 Left Brain
• The left side of the
brain is often thought
t have
to h the
th following
f ll i
qualities:
– logical
logical, thinking side
– factual
– sequential
q ((like things
g
in order)
– rational
– analytical (like the
figure out problems)
– Objective (does not
place judgement)
Below is a list of things that left brained people are good at or
they like and things that are done in the left brain.
• Prefer Classical Music
• Your Left-Brain controls the
right side of your body
• Prefer things like instructions
to be done verbally
• Good at math
• Like to read
• Dog lovers
• Don't enjoy clowning around
• Can'tt be hypnotized
Can
• Need total quiet to read or
study
• Like to read realistic stories
• Prefer individual counseling
• Enjoy
j y copying
py g or tracingg
pictures and filling in details
• Usually do things in a planned
orderly way
• If you have to answer
someone's question, you
won't let your personal
feelings get in the way
• Can remember verbal material
• Almost never absent minded
• Like to tell stories but not act
them out
• Can think better sitting down
• Prefer well structured
assignments over open ended
ones
 Here are some occupations that are
USUALLY fulfilled by a left-brained person.
(There are always exceptions)
• Lab scientist
• Banker
• Judge
• Lawyer
L
• Mathematician
• Bacteriologist
• Librarian
 Right Brain
• The right side of the
brain is thought to
have the following
qualities:
– Dreamers
– Artists
– Musicians
– thinking outside the
box
– Creative
– Random
– look at the whole
– Artistic
– spontaneous.
 People who are right brain dominant are usually
good with these things. Here is some more
characteristics of a right-brained person.
• Prefer rock music • Enjoy making up own drawings
• Prefer visual instructions with and images
examples • Good at geometry
• G d att sports
Good t
• Can memorize music
• Good at art
• Occasionally absentminded
• Cat lovers
• Enjoy clowning around
• Like to act out stories
• Can be hypnotized • Think better when lying down
• Like to read fantasy and mystery • Become restless during long
stories verbal explanations
• Can listen to music or TV while • Read for main details
studying • Solve problems intuitively
• Like to write fiction
• Very Spontaneous and
• Prefer gro
group
p unpredictable
• Fun to dream about things that will
probably never happen • philosophical
 Below is a list of occupations held by
USUALLY held
h ld by
b a right-brained
i h b i d person.
((There are always
y exceptions.)
p )
• Forest ranger
• g
Wildlife manager
• Beautician
• Politician
• Athlete
• Artist
• Craftsman
• Actor/Actress
Write 5 left-brained statements (i.e. the rock
in grey), and 5 right-brained statements (i.e.
the rock feels embarrassed of his skin)
 Left Side Preferences:
• Constantly monitors our sequential, ongoing
behavior
• Responsible for awareness of time, sequence,
details and order
details,
• Responsible for auditory receptive and verbal
expressive strengths
• Specializes in words, logic, analytical thinking,
reading, and writing
• Responsible for boundaries and knowing right
from wrongg
• Knows and respects rules and deadlines
 Right Side Preferences:
• Alerts us to novelty; tells us when someone
is lying or telling a joke
• Specializes in understanding the whole
picture
• Specializes
S i li in
i music,i art,
t visual-spatial
i l ti l
and/or converse imaging
• Responsible for intuitive and emotional
responses
• Helps us form and maintain relationships