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This is Your Brain. This Is How It Works.
Parts of the brain: Keep in mind there are two distinct sides with different functions
The Brainstem(Pathway to the Body)
Base of brainUnconscious workAutonomic functions
(survival)
The Cerebellum(Balance)
“little brain”Large in size11% of brain’s
weightCenter of balance
The brain has 4 areas called lobes
FrontalParietalTemporalOcciptal
The Frontal Lobes(Problem Solving)
Largest partMove your bodyHighly developedForms your
personality
The Parietal Lobes (Touching)Two major divisionsAnterior and
posteriorSenses hot and
cold, hard and soft, and pain.
Taste and smellHelps integrate the
senses
The Temporal Lobes(Hearing)
Process auditory stimuli
SubdivisionsWernicke’s AreaBroca’s Area
The Occipital Lobes (Seeing)
Located at lower central back of brain
Processes visual stimuli
Taking sides….two sides that is!
Two sides or hemispheres of the brain: LEFT and RIGHT
We have two cerebral hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum. This is a bundle of nerves that allows each side of the brain to communicate with each other.
Each side of the brain processes things differently.
It is an outdated assumption that “artsy” type people are right-brained.
Which are you?1. I constantly look at a clock or wear a watch2. I keep a journal or diary of my thoughts3. I believe there is either a right or wrong way
to do everything4. I find it hard to follow directions precisely5. The expression “Life is just a bowl of
cherries” makes no sense to me
Which are you? (continued)6. I frequently change my plans and find
that sticking to a schedule is boring7. I think it’s easier to draw a map than
tell someone how to get somewhere8. To find a lost item, I try to picture it in
my head where I last saw it9. I frequently let my emotions guide me
Which are you? (continued)
10. I learn math with ease11. I’d read the directions before assembling
something12. People tell me I am always late getting places13. People have told me that I’m psychic14. I need to set goals for myself to keep me on
track
Which are you? (continued)
15. When somebody asks me a question, I turn my head to the left
16. If I have a tough decision to make, I write down the pros and the cons
17. I’d probably make a good detective18. I learn music with ease19. To solve a problem, I think of similar
problems I have solved in the past
Which are you? (continued)
20. I use a lot of gestures21. If someone asks me a question, I turn
my head to the right22. I believe there are two ways to look at
almost everything23. I have the ability to tell if people are
lying or guilty of something, just by looking at them
Which are you? (continued)
24. I keep a “to do” list25. I am able to thoroughly explain my opinions
in words26. In a debate, I am objective and look at the
facts before forming an opinion27. I’ve considered becoming a poet, a politician,
an architect, or a dancer28. I always lose track of time
Which are you? (continued)
29. When trying to remember a name I forgot, I recite the alphabet until I remember it
30. I like to draw31. When I’m confused, I usually go with my gut
instinct32. I have considered becoming a lawyer,
journalist, or doctor
KEY
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Taking sides….how the two sides process information that is!
Left Brain
Logical Sequential Rational Analytical Objective Looks at parts
Right Brain
Random Intuitive Holistic Synthesizing Subjective Looks at wholes
Left Hemisphereprocesses things more in parts and
sequentially recognizes positive emotionsIdentified with practicality and rationalityUnderstands symbols and representationsProcesses rapid auditory information faster
than the right (crucial for separating the sounds of speech into distinct units for comprehension)
is responsible for language development. It develops slower in boys, that is why males usually develop more language problems than females.
Right Hemisphere
Recognizes negative emotionsHigh level mathematicians, problem
solvers, and chess players use The “non-verbal” sideResponds to touch and music (sensory)IntuitiveResponsive to color and shapeEmotional and originative
Taking sides….what information the two sides recognize!
Left Brain
Letters
Numbers
Words
Right Brain
Faces
Places
Objects
Any Questions?