AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BRAIN HEMISPHERE ORGANIZATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the functions of the right brain hemisphere? (select 2 answers)
A
Artistic
B
Logical/Reasoning
C
Music
D
Number Skills
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In general, the left hemisphere controls speech, comprehension, arithmetic, and writing. The right hemisphere controls creativity, spatial ability, artistic, and musical skills.

Detailed explanation-2: -Temporal Lobe “We use the language center to appreciate music, which spans both sides of the brain, though language and words are interpreted in the left hemisphere while music and sounds are inerpreted in the right hemisphere, ” Yonetani says.

Detailed explanation-3: -Our right-brainers are creative, free-thinking and intuitive. They focus on making sure the spaces that we create are both functional and beautiful.

Detailed explanation-4: -The brain is divided into symmetrical left and right hemispheres. Each hemisphere is in charge of the opposite side of the body, so your right brain controls your left hand. The right hemisphere also takes in sensory input from your left side and vice versa. The brain is segmented into regions called lobes.

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