Right Brain/Left Brain
Right Brain
1. Holistic a.Processes information from whole to part – starts with the answer and sees the big picture, not the details, first. 2. Random a. Flits from one task to another. b.Gets many things done but without having addressed priorities 3. Concrete a. Wants to see, feel, or touch real objects. b. Prefers to see words in context and how formulas work. c. Prefers connectedness. 4. Intuitive a. Makes decisions based on gut feeling – what “feels” right. b. Is fluid and spontaneous Prefers elusive, uncertain information. c. Prefers drawing and manipulating objects. d.Prefers open ended questions. e. See resemblances. 5. Non-Verbal a. Knows what something means but often has trouble finding the right words b. Needs to back everything up visually – write things down. 6. Fantasy-Oriented a. Is creative. b. Remembers well anything he/she becomes emotionally involved in during the learning process. c. Is sometimes unaware of consequences. Famous people that are Right Brain
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Left Brain
1. Linear a. Processes information from part to whole – takes pieces, lines them up, and arranges them in a logical order, then it draws conclusions 2. Sequential a. Is a list maker and would enjoy making a master schedule and doing daily planning. b. Completes tasks in order and takes pleasure in checking them off when they are accomplished. 3. Symbolic a. Has no trouble processing symbols such as letters, words, and mathematical notations. b. Is good ad memorizing. c. Prefers distinctions. 4. Logical a. Makes decisions based on logic – proof. b. Looks at differences. c. Is planned and structured. d. Prefers established, certain information. e. Prefers talking and writing. f. Prefers multiple choice tests. g. Sees cause and effect 5. Verbal a. Has little trouble expressing him/herself in words. 6. Reality-Based a. Deals with things the way they are. b. Wants to know the rules and follow them. c. Adjusts to the environment. d. Makes up rules to follow when there are no rules |
When I took the right brain/left brain quiz, I found out that I am more of a left brain thinker. This category fits me best because I do not have trouble expressing myself with words. I also fit this category the best because I do not have trouble understanding symbols, and i am good at understanding differences. Another reason why I fit this category the best is because I like to have all the facts about something before I make a conclusion. I do not like to jump to conclusions about anything before I understand at least a little about it.
You can find out if you are left brained or right brained by either taking the test through the link below, or by looking at characteristics of each brain half and seeing which one fits you the best.