AMU Research Paper
Running Head: LEFT BRAIN VS. RIGHT BRAIN: IMPACTS ON LEARNING 1
Left Brain vs. Right Brain: Impacts on Learning
Martin Guerra
American Military University
LEFT BRAIN VS. RIGHT BRAIN: IMPACTS ON LEARNING 2
Abstract
This paper explores the wide variety of attributes that each hemisphere in your brain has. Not only will the process of lateralization will be touched but also why lateralization of the brain affects each and every single human being in different learning styles and a different processing speeds of learning. Memory due to split-brain surgery and damage to the brain will also be a huge factor to why learning can be really difficult. In recent studies, scientists have learned that both sides of the brain work in symphony. Each given trait on either side of the brain has a counterpart to assist in the repair or solving of a problem. No matter how lateralized the brain is, both sides of the brain will always work together in some shape or form. To simply put it, dedication and focus is the key and your brain can control what you put out but you control your brain.
LEFT BRAIN VS. RIGHT BRAIN: IMPACTS ON LEARNING 3
LEFT BRAIN VS. RIGHT BRAIN: IMPACTS ON LEARNING
What is the difference between the left and right hemisphere? Have you ever been told you were left-brained or right-brained? It has been said that each side of the brain has their own perspective duties, such as; the left brain tends to lean more towards logical thinking while the right side of the brain is more of a creative thinker. This theory first originated from the work of Roger W. Sperry, whom was awarded the Nobel Prize when his split brain experiments in patients with epilepsy showed odd behavior after their Operation. He then suggested patients who had trouble naming objects processed by their perspective side of the brain were using the left side of the brain with the examinations on his
Left Brain vs. Right Brain: Impacts on Learning
Martin Guerra
American Military University
LEFT BRAIN VS. RIGHT BRAIN: IMPACTS ON LEARNING 2
Abstract
This paper explores the wide variety of attributes that each hemisphere in your brain has. Not only will the process of lateralization will be touched but also why lateralization of the brain affects each and every single human being in different learning styles and a different processing speeds of learning. Memory due to split-brain surgery and damage to the brain will also be a huge factor to why learning can be really difficult. In recent studies, scientists have learned that both sides of the brain work in symphony. Each given trait on either side of the brain has a counterpart to assist in the repair or solving of a problem. No matter how lateralized the brain is, both sides of the brain will always work together in some shape or form. To simply put it, dedication and focus is the key and your brain can control what you put out but you control your brain.
LEFT BRAIN VS. RIGHT BRAIN: IMPACTS ON LEARNING 3
LEFT BRAIN VS. RIGHT BRAIN: IMPACTS ON LEARNING
What is the difference between the left and right hemisphere? Have you ever been told you were left-brained or right-brained? It has been said that each side of the brain has their own perspective duties, such as; the left brain tends to lean more towards logical thinking while the right side of the brain is more of a creative thinker. This theory first originated from the work of Roger W. Sperry, whom was awarded the Nobel Prize when his split brain experiments in patients with epilepsy showed odd behavior after their Operation. He then suggested patients who had trouble naming objects processed by their perspective side of the brain were using the left side of the brain with the examinations on his
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