In 1981 Roger Sperry was awarded the Nobel Prize for his proof of the split brain theory. According to Dr.Sperry, the brain has two hemispheres with different but overlapping functions. The right and left hemispheres of the brain each specialize in distinct types of thinking processes.
In general, in 95 percent of all right-handed people, the left side of the brain not only cross controls of the right side of the body, but is also responsible for analytical, linear, verbal and rational thought. (In most left-handed people, the hemispheric functions are reversed.) It is left-brain function you rely on when balancing your checkbook, remembering names and dates, or setting goals and objectives. Since most of our concepts of thinking come from Greek logic, left-brained processes are most rewarded in our education system.
On n the contrary, the right hemisphere controls the left side of the body and is holistic, imaginative, nonverbal, and artistic. Have you felt fall in love? Well, whenever you miss or recall someone’s face, become engrossed in a symphony because of him, or simply daydream, you are engaging in right-brain function. Right-brain processes are less often rewarded in school (at least that's experience which I have experience of.)
-- Evi
In general, in 95 percent of all right-handed people, the left side of the brain not only cross controls of the right side of the body, but is also responsible for analytical, linear, verbal and rational thought. (In most left-handed people, the hemispheric functions are reversed.) It is left-brain function you rely on when balancing your checkbook, remembering names and dates, or setting goals and objectives. Since most of our concepts of thinking come from Greek logic, left-brained processes are most rewarded in our education system.
On n the contrary, the right hemisphere controls the left side of the body and is holistic, imaginative, nonverbal, and artistic. Have you felt fall in love? Well, whenever you miss or recall someone’s face, become engrossed in a symphony because of him, or simply daydream, you are engaging in right-brain function. Right-brain processes are less often rewarded in school (at least that's experience which I have experience of.)
-- Evi
