Have you ever taken one of those tests that's supposed to tell you which is the dominant side of your brain? I confess I find these (and similar personality or learning style) tests fascinating. But I always come away with results which say I'm equally left and right brained. Hmm, does that mean I'm a halfwit, or just terribly confused? It does make sense, though, because I have characteristics that fit with both hemispheres' notable functionings -- I'm creative, but also analytical. I'm organized about some things, and a terrible stack-and-pile-maker in others. I'm really bad at math, but sometimes I can come up with a complicated equation's answer, but not be able to explain how I got it. So, tell me, blog buds, what's it all mean?
While both sides of the brain reason, it is done by very different strategies. The left side o' the gray matter is considered to use the good worker bee analytical sort of functioning, and the right is called "holistic" or "global." Lefty likes to learn new things in a step-by-step progression. Righty is a "simultaneous processor," starting with a general concept, then ratcheting up with specifics.
Depending on our brain's dominant side, our learning styles, established patterns and ways of responding to experiences can be totally different.
So, are you more analytical or intuitive? Or like me, pretty equal on both sides of the cranium? Here's a few nifty tests to find out, if you have some time to waste on a Monday:
http://www.web-us.com/BRAIN/braindominance.htm
http://similarminds.com/brain.html
Pretty interesting stuff. And it might come in handy the next time you're crafting a story or novel character.
After you've discovered something new about yourself, get out there and have a good week! Oh, and let me know if you're a Lefty or a Righty.
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