What can you tell me about the RIGHT brain vs LEFT brain theory?

Question

Where getting warmer! I'd like to know what side is the creative side and why? How does the other side differ from the creative side?

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Answer 1

The left side of the brain is more analytical and the right side tends to put things all together. I don't know if that helps.

The brain has an ability called lateralisation. This basically is that different parts and sides of the brain tend to take different functions but the brain also has an amazing capacity of 'plasticity'. This means it has the ability for different sides of the brain to assume full/partial function of the other side should damage arise. (Obviously within limits).

As to which side is creative - it would depend on what the definition of creativity was - whether you mean anaylsing things into parts enabling something to be put together or synthesising something from the parts.

The left brain recognises speech type sounds whereas the right recognises non-speech sounds such as tones and music.

The back of the left and right brain are mainly to do with sight. The front of the brain deals with emotions and planning to make a movement whereas the parietal lobes (side at the back) are to do with making the moves within a space and knowing where bits of the body are.

The cerebellum, which is at the base of the brain is largely in control of fine motor movements.

I think creativity is to do with the idea and then putting the idea into practice.

Answer 2

The brain is divided into two distinct hemispheres and each side has separate cognitive and imaginative tasks. The hemispheres work together for almost every task. The specialties that each side possesses makes it easier for both sides to work together. The hemispheres' specialties are a lot more convoluted than the mistaken idea that the left controls logic and the right controls creativity. The right hemisphere mainly has to do with the enjoyment of music. Analyzing a musical piece's structure is done by the left hemisphere. Music is mainly a left hemisphere process and for non-musicians it's a right brain process.

Answer 3

The human brain is separated by a longitudinal fissure, separating the brain into two distinct cerebral hemispheres. The two sides of the brain are similar in appearance, and every structure in each hemisphere is mirrored on the other side, yet despite these strong similarities, the functions of each cortical hemisphere are different. Human neocortex—the outer, visible portion of the brain—is the source of all cognitive, sensory, linguistic, voluntary movement, and attentive processes. These higher-level functions—as opposed to reflexes, posture maintenance, etc.—seem to preferentially exist in one half of the brain or the other. Deeper (subcortical) structures such as the basal ganglia and thalami seem to play the same role on each side of the brain, regardless of their hemisphere.

It is important to note that—while functions are indeed lateralized—these lateralizations are trends and do not apply to every person in every case. Short of having undergone a hemispherectomy (the removal of an entire cerebral hemisphere) there are no "left-brained" or "right-brained" people.

Answer 4

Everything you need to know are in the links in my sources.

From the second source:
" The Right Brain vs Left Brain Theory of the structure and functions of the mind suggests that the two different sides of the brain control two different "modes" of thinking. It also suggests that each of us prefers one mode over the other. However, some seem to be more whole-brained and equally adept at both modes."

From the first source:
"The human brain is separated by a longitudinal fissure, separating the brain into two distinct cerebral hemispheres. The two sides of the brain are similar in appearance, and every structure in each hemisphere is mirrored on the other side, yet despite these strong similarities, the functions of each cortical hemisphere are different. Human neocortex—the outer, visible portion of the brain—is the source of all cognitive, sensory, linguistic, voluntary movement, and attentive processes. These higher-level functions—as opposed to reflexes, posture maintenance, etc.—seem to preferentially exist in one half of the brain or the other. Deeper (subcortical) structures such as the basal ganglia and thalami seem to play the same role on each side of the brain, regardless of their hemisphere.

It is important to note that—while functions are indeed lateralized—these lateralizations are trends and do not apply to every person in every case. Short of having undergone a hemispherectomy (the removal of an entire cerebral hemisphere) there are no "left-brained" or "right-brained" people."

Answer 5

The left brain is for maths type things, reading, language etc. The right brain is the creative side. Take some notice of the number of people who are left handed on tv. A lot of artists are left handed, and it's because the right brain controls the left side and vice-versa. My partner is not fantastic at reading or finding the word he's thinking of, but can draw anything, and he's left-handed. I'm almost completely left-brained, can't even draw a straight line, but give me a crossword or quiz and I'm in my element.