What does it mean to be left brain dominant or right brain dominant?

 

Scientists have explored theories about the two hemispheres of the brain and the ways that they differ in function and control of the body. According to recent research, people who are right brain dominant and those who are left brain dominant process information and respond in different ways.

 

Most theories suggest that right-brain dominant people are guided by the more emotional, intuitive right hemisphere while left-brain people respond in sequential, logical ways, guided by the left hemisphere. To a great degree, your personality is shaped by your brain type.

 

Your dominant brain type has a very significant affect on your study skills, homework habits, and grades. For instance, some students may struggle with specific assignment types or test questions, based on their specific brain types.

 

By understanding your dominant brain type, you may be able to adjust your study methods, and perhaps shape your schedule and coursework, to suit your own personality type.

 

 

Characteristics of Right-Brain Students

 

1. You take notes but lose them. You may have a hard time keeping track of your research
2. You might have a hard time making up your mind
3. You are good with people
4. You don't fall for practical jokes as easily as some
5. You seem dreamy, but you're really deep in thought
6. People may have told you you're psychic
7. You like to write fiction, draw, or play music
8. You might be athletic
9. You like mystery stories
10. You take time to ponder and you think there are two sides to every story
11. You may lose track of time
12. You are spontaneous
13. You’re fun and witty
14. You may find it hard to follow verbal directions
15. You are unpredictable
16. You get lost
17. You are emotional
18. You don't like reading directions
19. You may listen to music while studying
20. You read lying down
21. You may be interested in “the unexplained”
22. You are philosophical

 

Your Classes

1. In history class, you enjoy the social aspects most. You like to explore the effects of things that happened in history. You like the essays, too.
2. You can do well in math class if you apply yourself, but you get bored doing long problems.
3. Science? Boring.
4. You do well in English class, especially when it comes to reading literature and writing essays about books. You also do well in creative writing assignments.

 

Advice for Right Brain Students

1. Choose to do personal essays
2. Watch your daydreaming—keep it under control
3. Let your imagination work for you in the arts
4. Let your intuition work for you in social situations
5. Let your deep thinking work for you during essay tests—but don’t ponder too long
6. Be creative with essays. You can use colorful language well
7. Use images and charts when you study
8. Write down directions
9. Try to be more organized!
10. Don’t be overly suspicious of others
11. Make outlines to organize your thoughts.
12. Choose fiction in reading assignments
13. Try to avoid teachers who lecture a lot; choose teachers who use activities
14. You tell stories well, so write some!
15. Put information into categories for better understanding
16. Avoid getting bogged down by thinking of all possibilities when answering questions
17. Finish things! You have so much talent, but you don’t always complete things.
18. You have great instincts and survival skills. If you study hard, you might be a finalist on Survivor one day!

 

 

 

Characteristics of Left Brain Students

1. You probably work with a To-Do list
2. You like to be the critic in class
3. You're good at math or science
4. You are rational and logical
5. Your research is precise and well-documented
6. You set goals for yourself
7. You can interpret information well
8. Your room is orderly
9. You can answer questions spontaneously
10. You follow directions and you do read directions (unlike some people)
11. You aren't touchy-feely
12. You can listen to a long lecture without losing patience
13. You don’t let feelings get in your way
14. You like action movies
15. You read sitting up
16. Your words are precise

 

Your Classes

1. In history class, you are able to remember dates and processes.
2. In math class, you enjoy going through a long calculation.
3. You like the order of science.
4. In English class, you have a good understanding of grammar and sentence structure.

 

Advice for Left Brain Students

1. Study in a quiet room
2. You can do math but get impatient trying to explain it to someone who struggles—so don’t volunteer to be a tutor unless you know you have the patience
3. You like to lead in a study group, so go ahead and volunteer
4. Join a debate team or academic competition
5. Try to excel at the science fair. You can be a winner
6. Take advantage of your skills in math and science
7. Choose non-fiction reading
8. You prefer factual questions and assignments, as opposed to open-ended questions
9. You can organize your notes well, so you should
10. Keep your room organized
11. Don’t argue with the teacher too much
12. Choose to do analytical essays
13. Work alone when you have a choice. You get frustrated with others who “clown around”
14. Avoid “free thinking” teachers if they confuse you
15. Take more risks. Don’t be afraid to be creative

 

There are many quizzes online to help you find out whether you are left or right brain dominant. One of our favorites is http://www.web-us.com/BRAIN/braindominance.htm

 

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