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Who conducted a study on language and left-right brain specialization in 1861?
Paul Broca
Who was the proponent of the Split-Brain Theory?
Dr. Roger Sperry
Which hemisphere of the brain is known for being analytical and logical?
Who proposed the Triune Brain Theory?
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Which quadrant is associated with interpersonal skills according to Herrmann's Four Dominant Quadrants?
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The Upper Left quadrant is associated with creative thinking.
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The proponent of the Brain Dominance Theory is ______.
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Match the following brain quadrants with their keywords:
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Study Notes
The Whole Brain Theory
- 1861 - Paul Broca studied language and left-right brain specialization on a patient, theorizing that some language functions reside on the left side of the brain
- Split-Brain Theory - Dr. Roger Sperry (who received the 1981 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine) studied epilepsy - leading to the understanding that the brain has two hemispheres that perform tasks differently
- Right Hemisphere - Intuitive, creative, and synthesizing
- Left Hemisphere - Analytical, logical, reasoning, and critical thinking
The Triune Brain Theory
- Dr. Paul MacLean identified three distinct parts of the brain
Brain Dominance Theory
- Ned Herrmann theorized that the human body, although symmetrical, is not balanced.
- The four quadrants of the brain are organized based on different thinking preferences
Herrmann’s Four Dominant Quadrants
- Upper Left (A) - Cerebral Mode - Analytical
- Lower Left (B) - Limbic Mode - Organized
- Lower Right (C) - Limbic Mode - Interpersonal
- Upper Right (D) - Cerebral Mode - Integrating
Quadrant Activities
- Analytical Thinking (Upper Left - A) - Collecting data, listening to informational lectures, reading textbooks, judging ideas based on facts, formal approach, data-heavy content, problem-solving with criteria and logical reasoning
- Sequential Thinking (Lower Left - B) - Following directions, repetitive detailed homework, goal and objectives, simple graphs and presentations, time planning
- Interpersonal Thinking (Lower Right - C) - Listening and sharing ideas, looking for personal meaning, sensory input, teamwork, win-win situations, discussions
- Imaginative Thinking (Upper Right - D) - Looking at the big picture, fun activities, humor, future-oriented activities, simulations, experimentation and thought
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Explore the intriguing theories surrounding the brain's structure and function, including the Whole Brain Theory, Triune Brain Theory, and Brain Dominance Theory. Discover how various researchers have contributed to our understanding of the brain’s hemispheres and thinking preferences. Test your knowledge on these groundbreaking concepts in neuroscience.
