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Are left-handed people left-hemisphere dominant?
Well, it depends. 90-95% of right handed people are left hemisphere dominant, but 65-75% of LEFT-handed people are LEFT hemisphere dominant.
Is it normal for a left brained person in college to be terrible at writing?
If by "left brained" you mean, has a dominant left cerebral hemisphere, most people have dominant left cerebral hemispheres, which is why most people are right handed (note that the left cerebral hemisphere controls the right side of the body; the nerves cross to the opposite side). In a sense, I can agree with your statement, because most people actually are terrible at writing. But it isn't their left cerebral hemispheres which are to blame. It's just that most people don't care enough about writing to learn how to do it well.
Is the dominant hand a good indicator of the dominant hemisphere of the brain Why or Why not?
Yes, many of the functions you do with the dominant hand determines which side of the brain is more used. Be careful though, the right hand is controlled by the left side of the brain, and vice versa with the left hand.
What is a focal lesion on the temporal lobe?
Distinct damage to one area of the brain. The temporal lobe of the brain has many functions. Some of which: hearing and language processing and facial recognition. Depending on which hemisphere (right v. left) the damage occurs, the person can have many deficits in communication (esp. if on the dominant hemisphere, left for most people).
What are the main features of the dominant hemisphere?
The dominant hemisphere, typically the left hemisphere in most individuals, is responsible for language processing, speech production, logical thinking, and analytical skills. It also controls fine motor skills of the right side of the body. Additionally, the dominant hemisphere is involved in tasks such as reading, writing, and mathematical calculations.
Are left-handed people left-hemisphere dominant?
Well, it depends. 90-95% of right handed people are left hemisphere dominant, but 65-75% of LEFT-handed people are LEFT hemisphere dominant.
Which part of the brain is the most functionally dominant in the majority of the population?
the left cerebral hemisphere
Which hemisphere of the cerebral cortex is usually dominant in spatial tasks?
The left hemisphere is dominant in language tasks.
Which brain hemisphere is more dominant?
left
Why do you say that the right hemisphere is the subordinate or minor hemisphere?
It's not always the right hemisphare, the subordinate/minor hemisphere is the NOT dominant hemisphare. In more than 90% of population the left hemisphare is the dominant which makes the right the subordinate hemisphares. But in some (not all) left handed the right is the dominant hemisphere and the left is the subordinate hemisphare.
Is it normal for a left brained person in college to be terrible at writing?
If by "left brained" you mean, has a dominant left cerebral hemisphere, most people have dominant left cerebral hemispheres, which is why most people are right handed (note that the left cerebral hemisphere controls the right side of the body; the nerves cross to the opposite side). In a sense, I can agree with your statement, because most people actually are terrible at writing. But it isn't their left cerebral hemispheres which are to blame. It's just that most people don't care enough about writing to learn how to do it well.
Are men right or left brained?
Yes, in a manner of speaking. The brain is divided into two hemispheres, right and left. People tend to have a dominant hemisphere which is what also drives their being right or left handed. People who have a dominant right hand (e.g., it is the one they write with and eat with), have a dominant left hemisphere of their brain and vice versa, those who write with their left hands are said to have a dominant right hemisphere of the brain. So, sometimes those with dominant right hands are called "left-brained" people.It is because the right side of the brain controls muscles on the left side of the body and the left side of the brain controls muscles on the right side of the body.Certain traits and abilities are also associated with the different brain hemispheres, for example:The right hemisphere is associated with:Spatial abilitiesFace recognitionVisual imageryMusicThe left Hemisphere is associated with:LanguageMathLogicMy nephew, who is left-handed, likes the pun: "Only left handed people are in their right minds."For more interesting information about the hemispheres of the brain and some experiments you can do to learn more about them, see the related link below.
Is the dominant hand a good indicator of the dominant hemisphere of the brain Why or Why not?
Yes, many of the functions you do with the dominant hand determines which side of the brain is more used. Be careful though, the right hand is controlled by the left side of the brain, and vice versa with the left hand.
Does the left side of the brain control math skills?
Generally speaking, the left side of the brain, or left hemisphere, is in charge of logical thinking and mathematical computations. People who are said to be left dominant usually also have strong language skills and ability.
Why are children left handed?
Handedness is caused by the dominance of one cerebral hemisphere over the other. Dominant right hemispheres cause left handedness (each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body to the side it is on, since the nerves cross over). The exact reason why one hemisphere is dominant rather than the other, remains unknown. Quite possibly it is just an accident of fetal development.
What is a focal lesion on the temporal lobe?
Distinct damage to one area of the brain. The temporal lobe of the brain has many functions. Some of which: hearing and language processing and facial recognition. Depending on which hemisphere (right v. left) the damage occurs, the person can have many deficits in communication (esp. if on the dominant hemisphere, left for most people).
What are the main features of the dominant hemisphere?
The dominant hemisphere, typically the left hemisphere in most individuals, is responsible for language processing, speech production, logical thinking, and analytical skills. It also controls fine motor skills of the right side of the body. Additionally, the dominant hemisphere is involved in tasks such as reading, writing, and mathematical calculations.
