As you know, our brain consists of two hemispheres: left and right. In this case, the right hemisphere mainly “serves” the left side of the body: it receives most of the information from the left eye, ear, left arm, leg, etc. and transmits commands to the left arm and leg accordingly. The left hemisphere serves the right side.
As you know, our brain consists of two hemispheres: left and right.
In this case, the right hemisphere mainly “serves” the left side of the body: Receives most of the information from the left eye, ear, left arm, leg, etc. and transmits commands to the left arm and leg accordingly.
The left hemisphere serves the right side.
Usually one of the hemispheres in a person is dominant, which is reflected in the individual personality traits. For example, left-hemisphere people are more drawn to science. Right-hemisphere people are more eager to engage in art or areas of activity that require individual imaginative solutions. The vast majority of great creators - composers, writers, poets, musicians, artists, etc. - “right-brain” people.
How to determine your dominant hemisphere
Test 1
Name colors, not what is written. The right hemisphere of the brain recognizes colors, the left hemisphere reads. This exercise involves balancing the hemispheres and training their interaction. For safety, the test begins and ends with the ‘correct’ word-color combinations.
Test 2
Optical effects - chiaroscuro - form a three-dimensional image. In a picture or photograph you can see a lunar crater, and if you turn it 180 degrees, you can see a mountain, and this is not only an illusion, but a feature of vision, the visual habit of the eye to the fact that the daylight of the sun comes from top to bottom.
Lunar craters (first photo). When you rotate the photo 180 degrees (second photo), “mountains” appear in the picture.
Test 3
Optical illusions (optical illusions, glitches) – image rotation, flickering and other visual illusions. If you look for too long, an aftereffect occurs (by turning your gaze to the side, towards a white background, you can see the same picture).
Ordinary, but regular (morning and afternoon) training of the vestibular apparatus (turns, bends, rotations, stretching upwards, standing on your toes and looking up) - develops a sense of balance and coordination of movements, as well as strengthens the psyche and stabilizes certain human field structures (stability the so-called astral body, etc.)
In case of increased blood pressure, headaches and dizziness during training, temporarily concentrate attention on both points E36 (zu-san-li), or perform a light acupressure massage to align your energy along the meridians. Ground yourself in a timely manner - through everyday activities, household chores, physical education and sports, walks in nature.
Note: look at the “Optical Illusions” pictures for no longer than 15 minutes at a time, so as not to weaken your psyche.
Test 4
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Test 5
What do you see?
If you are a girl, you have a developed right hemisphere of your brain. If the old woman - left.
Test 6
Find the man's head in this picture (search for no more than 3 minutes).
If you have completed the task:
in less than 3 seconds, then your right hemisphere of your brain is better developed than most people;
within 1 minute – this is a normal result;
if within 1–3 min. – your right hemisphere is poorly developed, you need to eat more meat protein;
if the search took you more than 3 minutes, that’s not good...
Test 7
Below is a picture, when viewed, depending on which hemisphere of your brain is active, the object will move in a certain direction. IN in this case either clockwise or counterclockwise. So…
If you see this girl moving clockwise, then your right hemisphere is active at the moment. If it moves counterclockwise, then you are using the left hemisphere. Some may see it moving in both directions.
Try to get it to move in the opposite direction using the other hemisphere. You can do it.
Look to the side and look at the girl again, after a while she will begin to move in the opposite direction. Also, some people discovered that you can look at her legs and she will again change the direction of movement.
Experiments have shown that two different areas of the brain are responsible for different types of mental activity.
Usually people use only one hemisphere, characteristic of their type of thinking. But there are individuals who work with both hemispheres.
There are schools that favor one hemisphere over the other. Thus, schools that develop the left hemisphere focus their attention on logical thinking, analysis and accuracy. While the right-brain school focuses on aesthetics, feelings and creativity.
And note:
Areas of specialization of the left hemisphere:
Processing verbal information: The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for your language abilities. This hemisphere controls speech, as well as reading and writing abilities.
It also remembers facts, names, dates and their spelling.
Analytical thinking: The left hemisphere is responsible for logic and analysis. It is this that analyzes all the facts.
Literal understanding of words: The left hemisphere can only understand the literal meaning of words.
Sequential thinking: Information is processed by the left hemisphere sequentially in stages.
Mathematical abilities: Numbers and symbols are also recognized by the left hemisphere.
Logical, analytical approaches, which are necessary for solving mathematical problems, are also a product of the work of the left hemisphere.
Control of movements of the right half of the body. When you raise your right hand, it means that the command to raise it came from the left hemisphere.
Areas of specialization of the right hemisphere:
Processing nonverbal information: The right hemisphere specializes in processing information, which is expressed not in words, but in symbols and images.
Parallel information processing: Unlike the left hemisphere, which processes information only in a clear sequence, the right hemisphere can simultaneously process a lot of different information. It is able to look at a problem as a whole without applying analysis.
The right hemisphere also recognizes faces, and thanks to it we can perceive a set of traits as a single whole.
Spatial orientation: The right hemisphere is responsible for location perception and spatial orientation in general. It is thanks to the right hemisphere that you can navigate the terrain and create mosaic puzzle pictures.
Musicality: Musical abilities, as well as the ability to perceive music, depend on the right hemisphere, although, however, the left hemisphere is responsible for musical education.
Metaphors: With the help of the right hemisphere, we understand metaphors and the results of other people's imagination. Thanks to it, we can understand not only the literal meaning of what we hear or read. For example, if someone says: “He’s hanging on my tail,” then the right hemisphere will understand exactly what this person wanted to say.
Imagination: The right hemisphere gives us the ability to dream and fantasize. With the help of the right hemisphere we can create different stories. By the way, the question “What if...” is also asked by the right hemisphere.
Artistic abilities: The right hemisphere is responsible for visual arts abilities.
Emotions: Although emotions are not a product of the functioning of the right hemisphere, it is more closely related to them than the left.
Sex: The right hemisphere is responsible for sex, unless, of course, you are too concerned about the technique of this process itself.
Mysticism: The right hemisphere is responsible for mysticism and religiosity.
Dreams: The right hemisphere is also responsible for dreams.
Controls the movements of the left half of the body: When you raise your left hand, it means that the command to raise it came from the right hemisphere.published If you have any questions about this topic, ask them to the experts and readers of our project
"! All of you, of course, know that the brain consists of two hemispheres - left and right. It has been experimentally proven that different hemispheres are responsible for different types of mental activity and control a certain side of the body. For example, the right hemisphere is primarily responsible for the left side of our body, that is, it receives and sends signals to the left hand, leg, eye, etc. And the left hemisphere, respectively, is the right side of the body.
Do you know which hemisphere of your brain is more developed? Several tests, which I will give below, will help us answer this question.
But first, I will tell you more about the functions of the right and left hemispheres.
Left hemisphere brain is responsible for abstract thinking. Specifically - for language (speech, reading, writing) and mathematical abilities, logic and analysis.
Right hemisphere The brain is responsible for imaginative thinking, that is, for processing information expressed in images and symbols. With the right hemisphere we dream, fantasize and create various stories. We also owe our ability to music and the visual arts to the right hemisphere.
As a rule, in a person, one hemisphere is dominant, and, naturally, this is reflected in the individual properties of a particular person. For example, people with a dominant left hemisphere are more inclined to engage in science, and people with a right hemisphere are more often people of art. It is no coincidence that most famous artists, composers, writers and poets are right-brain individuals.
The following figure shows the areas of specialization of the cerebral hemispheres more clearly:
As I already said, most often, a person is dominated by one hemisphere, characteristic of their type of thinking. But there are individuals who work with both hemispheres.
To find out which hemisphere is more developed in you, there are various simple tests. Let's move on to them.
Which hemisphere is more developed?
Cross the fingers of both hands into a "Lock". Now look, which hand's thumb is on top?
If it is the finger of your left hand, then your right hemisphere of the brain is more developed. And if the finger of the right hand is on top, then the left hemisphere dominates.
Cross your arms over your chest. Now look, which hand is on top?
If your left hand is on top, then your right hemisphere is more developed. And if your right hand is on top, you are a left-hemisphere person.
Look at the picture. Who do you think is drawn here?
If you saw a girl, then your right hemisphere is more developed.
And if it seems to you that an old woman is drawn here, then your left hemisphere is more developed.
This test allows you to find out which hemisphere of your brain is active at a given time.
To do this, look at the spinning girl. Which direction do you think it is spinning?
If you see that the girl is spinning clockwise, then the left hemisphere of your brain is currently active.
Accordingly, if you see that a girl is spinning counterclockwise, then your right hemisphere is currently active.
To make sure that you are not being deceived, you can invite other people to look at this moving picture. At the same time, different people can see the girl spinning in different directions.
You yourself can make the girl spin in the opposite direction by activating the work of the other hemisphere of your brain. Try it!
A similar test can be done with a funny drawn man:
And to make sure that the man can spin in different directions, look at the following picture. Look at the head, which has eyes, and you will clearly see that the little men are spinning in different directions. Now cover your heads with your hand so that they are not visible. See, now it seems to you that both men are spinning in the same direction.
I think you yourself know what is more developed in you - logic and analysis, or emotions and intuition? And the above tests confirmed your guesses about which hemisphere of your brain is more developed? Are you a left- or right-brain person? Did all tests show the same results? I look forward to your comments!
Now look and see how easy it is to trick your brain!
Ksenia Druzhkova
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Now let’s move on to a test that allows us to determine which hemisphere of the brain is dominant in a given person or whether this person has the happy property of balance between both hemispheres, as well as to establish the strengths and weaknesses of the predominance of one or another hemisphere.
Let me remind you that for most people, the left hemisphere of the brain deals with analysis, operates in a mode of consistency and logic, and controls language functions, academic acquisition and rationality. The right hemisphere is characterized by creative thinking and intuition. It is here that, as a rule, ideas for works of art and music are born.
The proposed test is aimed at identifying the relationship between the roles of the functions of the cerebral hemispheres. For this, four signs are used that are congenital and, as a rule, do not change until the end of life. True, with one amendment: in case of strong excitement, the leading hemispheres can change roles. Therefore, for the purity of testing, a certain tranquility of your mood is required (classical music is turned on).
Test “Right or left hemisphere?”
So let's get started!
1. Interlace your fingers several times, and you will notice that the same finger is always on top. An emotional person will have the left finger on top, and if an analytical mindset predominates, the right finger will be on top.
2. Try, taking a pencil or pen, and at arm’s length, align it (her) with any vertical line (door, window). Now close your left and right eyes alternately. When you close your “dominant” eye, the object you are holding in your hand will move relative to the aiming line. The right dominant eye speaks of a firm, persistent, more aggressive character, the left - of a soft and compliant character. 3. If, when intertwining your hands on your chest, your left hand is at the top, then you are capable of coquetry, while your right hand is prone to simplicity and innocence. 4. If you are comfortable clapping with your right hand, you can speak of a decisive character; with your left, you often hesitate before making a decision.
Evaluation of results: If the results obtained are denoted by the letters P (right) and L (left), depending on the leading eye or hand, you will get a combination of four letters (one of 16 possible combinations). Each combination corresponds to a psychological mini-portrait. The difference between your own idea of your person and the description of a mini-portrait should not surprise you, because in essence these are theoretical types, and each of us is always somewhere on their borders.
Now let's decipher the types! PPPP- the type is characterized by conservatism, orientation towards the generally accepted
opinion (on a stereotype). Does not like to conflict, argue and quarrel. PPPL- the defining character trait of this type is indecision. PPLP- the type is characterized by coquetry, determination, a sense of humor, and artistry. When communicating with him, humor and determination are necessary. This is a very contact type of character. It occurs most often in women.
PPLL- a rare type of character. Close to the previous one, but softer. There is some contradiction between indecisiveness (left applauding) and firmness of character (right leading eye). PLPP- a character type that combines an analytical mind and gentleness. More common in women - the type of “business” woman. Slow adaptation, caution, tolerance and some coldness in relationships. PLPL- the weakest and rarest type of character. Those with this character are defenseless and subject to various influences. They are usually found in women. BOB- this combination occurs very often. The main feature is emotionality, combined with insufficient persistence. The type lends itself to the influence of others, and this allows you to adapt to different living conditions. Happy with friends, gets along with people easily. LPPL- characterized by gentleness and naivety. Requires a special, attentive attitude towards oneself - the “little queen” type. LLPP- the type is characterized by friendliness and simplicity, some dispersion of interests, and a tendency to introspection. LLPL- the character of the type is dominated by innocence, gentleness and gullibility. A very rare type, almost never found in men. LLLP- emotional, energetic and decisive type. But he often makes hasty decisions that bring serious complications. The additional braking mechanism is very important. Men with this character are less emotional. LLLLL- a person with an anti-conservative character. Capable of looking at old things in a new way. Characterized by emotionality, selfishness, stubbornness, sometimes turning into isolation. LPLP- the strongest type of character. It is difficult to convince him of anything. Difficulty changing his point of view. But at the same time, he is energetic and persistently achieves his goals. LPLL- very similar to the previous type of character. The same persistence in achieving your goals. People with this character are stable people, and sometimes it is impossible to convince them. They are prone to introspection and have difficulty finding new friends. PLLP- the type has an easy character. Happily knows how to avoid conflicts, loves to travel. Finds friends easily. However, he often changes his hobbies. PLLL- the type is characterized by inconstancy and independence, the desire to do everything yourself. The ability to analyze helps to successfully solve complex problems. He usually appears gentle, but becomes demanding and even cruel when push comes to shove.
All people, according to their thinking, are divided into right-hemisphere and left-hemisphere individuals, i.e. In every person, one hemisphere is dominant. We present to your attention a fairly simple, but at the same time the most accurate test for determining the dominant hemisphere of the brain.
1. Interlace your fingers into a lock.
If the thumb of your left hand is on the top, write the letter “L” on a piece of paper, if the thumb of your right hand is the letter “P”.
2. Aim at an invisible target.
If you use your left eye for this, closing your right eye, write the letter “L”, if vice versa - “P”.
3. Cross your arms over your chest in Napoleon pose.
If the left hand is on top, mark it with the letter “L”, if the right hand is on top, mark it with the letter “P”.
4. Applaud.
If you hit your right palm with your left palm, then this is the letter “L”; if your right palm is more active, it is the letter “P”.
Now evaluate the result using this scheme:
“PPPP” (100% right-handed) – orientation towards stereotypes, conservatism, non-conflict, no desire to quarrel and argue.
“PPPL” – one of the most striking character traits is indecision.
“PPLP” is a rather clearly manifested contact type of character. Coquetry, determination, sense of humor, artistry. (More often in women...)
“PPLL” – this combination does not occur often. The character is close to the previous one, only softer.
“PLPP” is analytical, with at the same time softness. He gets used to it slowly, is careful in relationships, tolerance and some coldness. (More often in women...)
“PLPL” is a very rare combination. Vulnerability, exposure to various influences. (More often in women...)
“STI” – this combination occurs often. Emotionality, lack of tenacity and perseverance in solving important issues, susceptibility to other people's influences, good adaptability, easy contact, friendliness.
“LPPL” is a more significant softness of character and naivety than in the previous case.
“LLPP” – friendliness and simplicity, some dispersion of interests and a tendency to introspection.
“LLPL” – gentleness, innocence, gullibility.
“LLLP” – energy, emotionality, determination.
“LLLL” (100% left-handed) – “anti-conservative character type.” The ability to look at the old in a new way. Strong emotions, pronounced individualism to the point of selfishness, stubbornness, sometimes reaching the point of isolation.
“LPLP” is a very strong character type. But the inability to change your point of view. As well as perseverance in achieving goals and energy.
“LPLL” is similar to the previous type, only not so unstable and prone to introspection. Experiences some difficulty in making friends.
“PLLP” – an easy character, the ability to avoid conflicts, ease in making acquaintances and communication, frequent changes of hobbies.
“PLLL” – independence and inconstancy, the desire to do everything yourself.
If you get more “P” letters, then the left hemisphere dominates, and vice versa.
If the answers are equally divided, we offer you an additional test:
If the girl in the picture is rotating clockwise, then at the moment your left hemisphere of the brain is more active (logic, analysis). If it turns counterclockwise, then your right hemisphere is active (emotions and intuition).
Areas of specialization of the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Left hemisphere:
Logical thinking is the main area of specialization of the left hemisphere.
The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for language abilities. It controls speech, reading and writing abilities, remembers facts, names, dates and their spelling.
Analytical thinking:
The left hemisphere is responsible for logic and analysis. It is this that analyzes all the facts. Numbers and mathematical symbols are also recognized by the left hemisphere.
Literal understanding of words:
The left hemisphere can only understand the literal meaning of words.
Mathematical abilities: Numbers and symbols are also recognized by the left hemisphere. Logical analytical approaches, which are necessary for solving mathematical problems, are also a product of the work of the left hemisphere.
Right hemisphere
Intuition is the main area of specialization of the right hemisphere.
Spatial orientation: The right hemisphere is responsible for location perception and spatial orientation in general.
Musicality: Musical abilities, as well as the ability to perceive music, depend on the right hemisphere.
Imagination: The right hemisphere gives us the ability to dream and fantasize. With the help of the right hemisphere we can create different stories.
Artistic abilities: The right hemisphere is responsible for visual arts abilities.
Emotions: Although emotions are not a product of the functioning of the right hemisphere, it is more closely related to them than the left.
Mysticism: The right hemisphere is responsible for mysticism and religiosity.
Dreams: The right hemisphere is also responsible for dreams.
The picture he created shows a silhouette of a girl spinning. Just look at the picture and immediately tell which direction the girl is spinning.
Have you decided? Now know that you can make it rotate in any direction, you just need to strain your brain a little.
So, if it seems to you that the girl is spinning clockwise, we can say that you have a more developed right hemisphere of the brain. Accordingly, if a girl rotates counterclockwise, it means the left hemisphere.
Most people perceive the girl to be rotating counterclockwise. And this is not surprising; the right hemisphere is usually more developed.
Now concentrate, look at the girl and try to change the direction of her rotation.
Did it work? Congratulations, you've put your left brain to work.
For those who could not change the direction of the girl’s rotation with their eyes, the other 3 pictures will help. Take a quick look at the right or left picture and you can very easily change the direction of the dancer in the center.
This very simple test allows you to find out which hemisphere of your brain is predominantly active.
By the way, just a few decades ago, the right hemisphere of the brain was not given much importance. It was believed that it did not perform any important functions. But today, we are sure that the right hemisphere of the human brain is responsible for creative thinking.
The left hemisphere of the brain processes verbal information.
The left side of our brain is responsible for language abilities, speech control, reading and writing abilities. Using the left hemisphere, we remember facts, dates, names and control their spelling, analyze facts, and think logically. Mathematical symbols and numbers are also recognized by the left hemisphere. Processes information sequentially.
The right hemisphere of the brain processes nonverbal information.
The right hemisphere processes information that is expressed not in words, but in images and symbols. The right hemisphere gives us the ability to fantasize and dream, gives us the ability to visual arts and music. The right side of the brain can simultaneously process many different information, as if considering everything as a whole, without analyzing the details.
At Yale University they conducted an experiment that lasted 5 years. The principle is approximately the same, the person was asked to change the direction of rotation of the object. People who succeed almost immediately and without much effort generally have an IQ above 160.
