This is Your Brain. This Is How It Works.

Parts of the brain: Keep in mind there are two distinct sides with different functions

The Brainstem(Pathway to the Body)

Base of brainUnconscious workAutonomic functions

(survival)

The Cerebellum(Balance)

“little brain”Large in size11% of brain’s

weightCenter of balance

The brain has 4 areas called lobes

FrontalParietalTemporalOcciptal

The Frontal Lobes(Problem Solving)

Largest partMove your bodyHighly developedForms your

personality

The Parietal Lobes (Touching)Two major divisionsAnterior and

posteriorSenses hot and

cold, hard and soft, and pain.

Taste and smellHelps integrate the

senses

The Temporal Lobes(Hearing)

Process auditory stimuli

SubdivisionsWernicke’s AreaBroca’s Area

The Occipital Lobes (Seeing)

Located at lower central back of brain

Processes visual stimuli

Taking sides….two sides that is!

Two sides or hemispheres of the brain: LEFT and RIGHT

We have two cerebral hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum. This is a bundle of nerves that allows each side of the brain to communicate with each other.

Each side of the brain processes things differently.

It is an outdated assumption that “artsy” type people are right-brained.

Which are you?1. I constantly look at a clock or wear a watch2. I keep a journal or diary of my thoughts3. I believe there is either a right or wrong way

to do everything4. I find it hard to follow directions precisely5. The expression “Life is just a bowl of

cherries” makes no sense to me

Which are you? (continued)6. I frequently change my plans and find

that sticking to a schedule is boring7. I think it’s easier to draw a map than

tell someone how to get somewhere8. To find a lost item, I try to picture it in

my head where I last saw it9. I frequently let my emotions guide me

Which are you? (continued)

10. I learn math with ease11. I’d read the directions before assembling

something12. People tell me I am always late getting places13. People have told me that I’m psychic14. I need to set goals for myself to keep me on

track

Which are you? (continued)

15. When somebody asks me a question, I turn my head to the left

16. If I have a tough decision to make, I write down the pros and the cons

17. I’d probably make a good detective18. I learn music with ease19. To solve a problem, I think of similar

problems I have solved in the past

Which are you? (continued)

20. I use a lot of gestures21. If someone asks me a question, I turn

my head to the right22. I believe there are two ways to look at

almost everything23. I have the ability to tell if people are

lying or guilty of something, just by looking at them

Which are you? (continued)

24. I keep a “to do” list25. I am able to thoroughly explain my opinions

in words26. In a debate, I am objective and look at the

facts before forming an opinion27. I’ve considered becoming a poet, a politician,

an architect, or a dancer28. I always lose track of time

Which are you? (continued)

29. When trying to remember a name I forgot, I recite the alphabet until I remember it

30. I like to draw31. When I’m confused, I usually go with my gut

instinct32. I have considered becoming a lawyer,

journalist, or doctor

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Taking sides….how the two sides process information that is!

Left Brain

Logical Sequential Rational Analytical Objective Looks at parts

Right Brain

Random Intuitive Holistic Synthesizing Subjective Looks at wholes

Left Hemisphereprocesses things more in parts and

sequentially recognizes positive emotionsIdentified with practicality and rationalityUnderstands symbols and representationsProcesses rapid auditory information faster

than the right (crucial for separating the sounds of speech into distinct units for comprehension)

is responsible for language development. It develops slower in boys, that is why males usually develop more language problems than females.

Right Hemisphere

Recognizes negative emotionsHigh level mathematicians, problem

solvers, and chess players use The “non-verbal” sideResponds to touch and music (sensory)IntuitiveResponsive to color and shapeEmotional and originative

Taking sides….what information the two sides recognize!

Left Brain

Letters

Numbers

Words

Right Brain

Faces

Places

Objects

Any Questions?