Right vs. Left Brain

This 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.

Left BrainRight Brain Logical Intuitive SequentialRandom RationalHolistic AnalyticalSynthesizing ObjectiveSubjective Looks at parts Looks at wholes

Hypothesis I think that I am (right/left) brain because…

Number your paper 1-32 Check each one that applies to you

1. I always wear a watch 2. I keep a journal 3. I believe there is a right and wrong way to do everything 4. I hate following directions 5. The expression "Life is just a bowl of cherries" makes no sense to me

6. I find that sticking to a schedule is boring 7. I'd rather draw someone a map then tell them how to get somewhere 8. If I lost something, I'd try to remember where I saw last 9. If I don't know which way to turn, I let my emotions guide me 10. I'm pretty good at math

11. If I had to assemble something, I'd read the directions first 12. I'm always late getting places 13. Some people think I'm psychic 14. Setting goals for myself helps keep me from slacking off 15. When somebody asks me a question, I turn my head to the left

16. If I have a tough decision to make, I write down the pros and the cons 17. I'd make a good detective 18. I am musically inclined 19. If I have a problem, I try to work it out by relating it to one I've had in the past 20. When I talk, I gesture a lot

21. If someone asks me a question, I turn my head to the right 22. I believe there are two sides to every story 23. I can tell if someone is guilty just by looking at them 24. I keep a to do list 25. I feel comfortable expressing myself with words

26. Before I take a stand on an issue, I get all the facts 27. I've considered becoming a poet, a politician, an architect, or a dancer 28. I lose track of time easily 29. If I forgot someone's name, I'd go through the alphabet until I remembered it 30. I like to draw

31. When I'm confused, I usually go with my gut instinct 32. I have considered becoming a lawyer, journalist, or doctor

Answer Key 1. L 2. L 3. L 4. R 5. L 6. R 7. R 8. L Write the letter next to every check mark 9. R 10. L 11. L 12. R 13. R 14. L 15. R 16. L

Write the letter next to every check mark Add up the number of Rs and Ls 17. L 18. R 19. R 20. R 21. L 22. R 23. R 24. L 25. L 26. L 27. R 28. R 29. L 30. R 31. R 32. L

Left Brain Responds to verbal instructions Problem solves by logically and sequentially looking at the parts of things Looks at differences Is planned and structured Prefers established, certain information Prefers talking and writing Prefers multiple choice tests Controls feelings Right Brain Responds to demonstrated instructions Problem solves with hunches, looking for patterns and configurations Looks at similarities Is fluid and spontaneous Prefers elusive, uncertain information Prefers drawing and manipulating objects Prefers open ended questions Free with feelings

Conclusion 1 paragraph Was your hypothesis correct? Use personal characteristics to support or refute (argue against) your findings