Hemispheric Lateralisation (AO1) Flashcards
1
Q
What is hemispheric lateralisation?
A
the idea that the functions of the brain are divided in each hemisphere
2
Q
What is the function of the left side of the brain?
according to hemispheric laterisation
A
- language processing
- this means that if a stoke occurs on the left side of the brain speech is oftern affected
3
Q
What is the function of the right side of the brain
according to hemispheric laterisation
A
- recognising emotions
- spatial awareness
therefore visual motor skills
