AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BRAIN HEMISPHERE ORGANIZATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is most likely to be a function of the left hemisphere?
A
Evaluating perceptual tasks
B
Making inferences
C
Speech
D
Identifying one’s sense of self
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Left hemisphere function include include language or you can say speech, then logic and mad, et cetera. So the correct answer for this is speak.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general, the left hemisphere or side of the brain is responsible for language and speech.

Detailed explanation-3: -In general, the left hemisphere controls speech, comprehension, arithmetic, and writing. The right hemisphere controls creativity, spatial ability, artistic, and musical skills.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, when a person reads a story, the right hemisphere may play a special role in decoding the visual information, while the left hemisphere plays a special role in understanding syntax. Logic is not confined to the left hemisphere.

Detailed explanation-5: -The left hemisphere is responsible for the right side of the body. Both hemisphere are responsible for mostly the same roles however each hemisphere has specialised functions. E.g. language is the primary function of the left hemisphere.

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