1. Hemispheric Specialization Task 1: Task 1: –Rotate your dominant hand in one direction while rotating the opposite side foot in the other direction –Now, try rotating your dominant hand in one direction while rotating the same side foot in the other direction –1) Which task was easier? Why?

2. Without Verbal TaskWith Verbal TaskDifference Right Hand Left Hand Copy this table twice on your paper…

3. Hemispheric Specialization Task 2: Task 2: –Use your right index finger to draw a star on your desk as many times as possible in 10 seconds –Now, try again while naming objects that start with the letter r (then d) –Do the same two tasks with your left index finger –2) Which side showed greater slowing when the verbal task was added? Why?

4. Hemispheric Specialization Task 3: Task 3: –Balance a meter stick on your left and then right index finger. Time each side and record the results. –Do the same activity again on both sides, but this time do it while naming objects that are red (then yellow). –3) Which side showed the greatest reduction from the without to the with language condition? Why?