AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BRAIN HEMISPHERE ORGANIZATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you are creating a drawing/painting, which brain hemisphere are you using the most? (Creativity)
A
Left Hemisphere
B
Right Hemisphere
C
Cerebellum
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The right hemisphere function is associated with creativity, emotion, intuition, and spatial ability-that’s why it’s thought of as the artistic side of the brain. It’s also thought to be the home of your non-conscious mind (the part of your brain that runs autonomously or subconsciously).

Detailed explanation-2: -According to a popular view, creativity is a product of the brain’s right hemisphere–innovative people are considered “right-brain thinkers” while “left-brain thinkers” are thought to be analytical and logical.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cerebral cortex will oversee will oversee all aspects of the artist’s behavior. Sensory projection areas in the occipital, temporal, parietal lobes will process messages from the artist’s, eyes, ears, and hands. It also helps in the planning of the painting.

Detailed explanation-4: -If you tend to be more creative or artistic, you’re right-brained. This theory is based on the fact that the brain’s two hemispheres function differently.

Detailed explanation-5: -The visuospatial abilities of the right hemisphere, especially for the representation of the midline plane are crucially engaged in painting and drawing processes in artists.

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