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Right hemisphere of brain VS the left hemisphere of the brain.How does this impact an individual learning? by Mind Map: Right hemisphere of brain VS the left hemisphere of the brain.How does this impact an individual learning?

1. Left Hemisphere

2. If you would split the brain right down the middle into two symmetrical, or equal parts, you would have a right and left hemisphere.

3. Functions: Responsible for control of the right side of the body, and is the more artistic and creative side of the brain

4. Although equal in size, these two sides are not the same, and do not carry out the same functions.

5. Both hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum and serve the body in different ways .

6. stores memory

7. it is verbally and analytic capable

8. is dominant in language

9. processing what you hear and handling most of the duties of speaking

10. in charge of carrying out logic and exact mathematical computations

11. When you need to retrieve a fact, your left brain pulls it from your memory

12. Brain asymmetry is essential for proper brain function It allows the two sides of the brain to become specialized, increasing its processing capacity and avoiding situations of conflict where both sides of the brain try to take charge

13. The brain carefully balances and assigns control of certain functions to each side it's all nature's way of ensuring that the brain ultimately splits up tasks to maximize efficiency

14. RIGHT Hemisphere

15. Responsible for control of the left side of the body, and is the more academic and logical side of the brain

16. it is intuitive, and creative

17. face recognition and processing music

18. It performs some math, but only rough estimations and comparisons.

19. helps us to comprehend visual imagery and make sense of what we see

20. It plays a role in language, particularly in interpreting context and a person's tone.