8 Questions
Which test is used to assess which side of the brain is dominant for language?
Wada Test
What is the main goal of the Wada Test?
To assess which side of the brain is dominant for language
What is the conclusion of the Dichotic Listening Tests?
Auditory processing of language is on the left side of the brain
What is the purpose of temporarily anesthetizing one hemisphere of a patient's brain in the Wada Test?
To assess which side of the brain is dominant for language
What is the main difference between the Wada Test and the Dichotic Listening Tests?
The Wada Test is performed prior to surgery for epilepsy, while the Dichotic Listening Tests are not
What is the most commonly reported sound when different linguistic sounds are played in both ears during the Dichotic Listening Tests?
Sound from the right ear
What happens if the left brain is put to sleep during the Wada Test?
The patient loses control of their right hand
What can the patient still do if the left brain is put to sleep during the Wada Test?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the support for lateralization and the dichotic listening tests used to study it. Learn about the Wada test, split-brain patients, and the conclusions drawn from these experiments.
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