Chapter 2 continued Flashcards
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Split brain
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the left hemisphere and language. For most people, the left hemisphere is responsible for logical thought and language. Being able to speak and write depends on the left hemisphere. By contrast, the right hemisphere is responsible for spatial relationships, such as understanding a map or locating objects that are around you. Recognizing faces, understanding emotional aspects of language, and abstract thinking involve more processing in the right hemisphere.