Right vs. Left Brain

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Right vs. Left Brain
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• This theory of the structure and functions of the
  mind suggests that the two different sides of the
  brain control two different "modes" of thinking.
• It also suggests that each of us prefers one mode
  over the other.

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• Left Brain Right Brain
• Logical Intuitive
• Sequential Random
• Rational Holistic
• Analytical Synthesizing
• Objective Subjective
• Looks at parts Looks at wholes

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Hypothesis

• I think that I am (right/left) brain because

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• Number your paper 1-32
• Check each one that applies to you

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• 1. I always wear a watch
• 2. I keep a journal
• 3. I believe there is a right and wrong way to do
  everything
• 4. I hate following directions
• 5. The expression "Life is just a bowl of
  cherries" makes no sense to me

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• 6. I find that sticking to a schedule is boring
• 7. I'd rather draw someone a map then tell them
  how to get somewhere
• 8. If I lost something, I'd try to remember where
  I saw last
• 9. If I don't know which way to turn, I let my
  emotions guide me
• 10. I'm pretty good at math

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• 11. If I had to assemble something, I'd read the
  directions first
• 12. I'm always late getting places
• 13. Some people think I'm psychic
• 14. Setting goals for myself helps keep me from
  slacking off
• 15. When somebody asks me a question, I turn my
  head to the left

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• 16. If I have a tough decision to make, I write
  down the pros and the cons
• 17. I'd make a good detective
• 18. I am musically inclined
• 19. If I have a problem, I try to work it out by
  relating it to one I've had in the past
• 20. When I talk, I gesture a lot

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• 21. If someone asks me a question, I turn my head
  to the right
• 22. I believe there are two sides to every story
• 23. I can tell if someone is guilty just by
  looking at them
• 24. I keep a to do list
• 25. I feel comfortable expressing myself with
  words

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• 26. Before I take a stand on an issue, I get all
  the facts
• 27. I've considered becoming a poet, a
  politician, an architect, or a dancer
• 28. I lose track of time easily
• 29. If I forgot someone's name, I'd go through
  the alphabet until I remembered it
• 30. I like to draw

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• 31. When I'm confused, I usually go with my gut
  instinct
• 32. I have considered becoming a lawyer,
  journalist, or doctor

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Answer Key
Write the letter next to every check mark
9. R 10. L 11. L 12. R 13. R 14. L 15. R
16. L

• 1. L
• 2. L
• 3. L
• 4. R
• 5. L
• 6. R
• 7. R
• 8. L

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Write the letter next to every check
mark Add up the number of Rs and Ls
25. L 26. L 27. R 28. R 29. L 30. R 31. R
32. L

• 17. L
• 18. R
• 19. R
• 20. R
• 21. L
• 22. R
• 23. R
• 24. L

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• Left Brain
• Responds to verbal instructions
• Problem solves by logically and sequentially
  looking at the parts of things
• Looks at differences
• Is planned and structured
• Prefers established, certain information
• Prefers talking and writing
• Prefers multiple choice tests
• Controls feelings
• Right Brain
• Responds to demonstrated instructions
• Problem solves with hunches, looking for patterns
  and configurations
• Looks at similarities
• Is fluid and spontaneous
• Prefers elusive, uncertain information
• Prefers drawing and manipulating objects
• Prefers open ended questions
• Free with feelings

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Conclusion

• 1 paragraph
• Was your hypothesis correct?
• Use personal characteristics to support or refute
  (argue against) your findings