(2Q) Powers of The Mind Pt. 2 Flashcards
developed a psychological theory and measurement tool known as the Herrmann Whole Brain Model, (also known as the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI).
Ned Herrmann
HBDI
Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument
When did Herrmann develop Whole Brain Model?
1970s
is designed to understand and describe thinking preferences based on the dominance of certain brain quadrants.
Herrmann Whole Brain Model: Four Thinking Styles
Logical and Analytical
Quadrant A (Top Left)
Fact based and Quantitative
Quadrant A (Top Left)
Organized and Sequential
Quadrant B (Bottom Left)
Planned and Detailed
Quadrant B (Bottom Left)
Interpersonal and Feeling based
Quadrant C (Bottom Right)
Kinesthetic and Emotional
Quadrant C (Bottom Right)
Holistic and Intuitive
Quadrant D (Top Right)
Integrating and Synthesizing
Quadrant D (Top Right)
leads to preferences in thinking styles.
Brain dominance
The theory of brain lateralization was developed by Nobel-prize winners
Robert Ornstein and Roger Sperry
It states that each side of the brain has different specific functions.
The theory of brain lateralization
is considered the intuitive or spontaneous side of the brain
The right side
logical side of the brain
the left side