1. A cerebral hemisphere is defined as one of the two regions of the brain that are delineated by the body's median plane.

2. The outermost layer of the cerebral hemisphere which is composed of gray matter. Cortices are asymmetrical. Both hemispheres are able to analyze sensory data, perform memory functions, learn new information, form thoughts and make decisions.

3. Sequential Analysis: systematic, logical interpretation of information. Interpretation and production of symbolic information:language, mathematics, abstraction and reasoning. Memory stored in a language format. Left Hemisphere

4. Right Hemisphere Holistic Functioning: processing multi- sensory input simultaneously to provide "holistic" picture of one's environment. Visual spatial skills. Holistic functions such as dancing and gymnastics are coordinated by the right hemisphere. Memory is stored in auditory, visual and spatial modalities.

5. Corpus Callosum Connects right and left hemisphere to allow for communication between the hemispheres. Forms roof of the lateral and third ventricles.

7. Frontal Lobe

8. The frontal lobe is located at the front of the brain and is associated with: reasoning, motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language. At the back of the frontal lobe, near the central sulcus, lies the motor cortex. This area of the brain receives information from various lobes of the brain and utilizes this information to carry out body movements.

9. Frontal Lobe Damage: Impairment of recent memory, inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, behavior disorders, difficulty in learning new information. Lack of inhibition (inappropriate social and/or sexual behavior). Emotional lability. "Flat" affect. Contralateral plegia, paresis. Expressive/motor aphasia.

10. Parietal Lobe

11. The parietal lobe is located in the middle section of the brain and is associated with processing tactile sensory information such as: pressure, touch, and pain. A portion of the brain known as the somatosensory cortex is located in this lobe and is essential to the processing of the body's senses. Body Orientation

12. Parietal Lobe Damage: Inability to discriminate between sensory stimuli. Inability to locate and recognize parts of the body (Neglect). Severe Injury: Inability to recognize self. Disorientation of environment space. Inability to write.

13. Temporal Lobe

14. The temporal lobe is located on the bottom section of the brain. This lobe is also the location of the primary auditory cortex, which is important for interpreting sounds and the language we hear. The hippocampus is also located in the temporal lobe, which is why this portion of the brain is also heavily associated with the formation of memories. Expressed behavior. Language: Receptive speech. Memory: Information retrieval.

15. Temporal Lobe Damage: Hearing deficits. Agitation, irritability, childish behavior. Receptive/ sensory aphasia.

16. Occipital Lobe

17. The occipital lobe is located at the back portion of the brain and is associated with interpreting visual stimuli and information. The primary visual cortex, which receives and interprets information from the retinas of the eyes, is located in the occipital lobe.

18. Occipital Lobe Damage: Primary Visual Cortex: loss of vision opposite field. Visual Association Cortex: loss of ability to recognize object seen in opposite field of vision, "flash of light", "stars".

19. Which Side Do We Process Information On? In general the left and right hemispheres of your brain process information in different ways. We tend to process information using our dominant side. However, the learning process is enhanced when all of our senses are used. This includes using your less dominate hemisphere.

20. Test of Dominance http://frank.mtsu.edu/~studskl/hd/hemispheric_do minance.html

21. Linear vs. Holistic Processing Logical vs. Intuitive Sequential vs. Random Processing Verbal vs. Nonverbal Processing Symbolic vs. Concrete Processing Reality-Based vs. Fantasy-Oriented Processing