Lesson 5: The Power of the Mind - The Whole Brain Theory Flashcards
who conducted a study on language and left-brain specialization
Paul Broca (1861)
what were broca’s findings?
some language functions reside on the left side of the brain
who conducted a study on epilepsy
Dr. Roger Sperry
what did Dr. Roger Sperry get
1981 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine
what were Dr. Sperry’s findings?
the brain has two hemispheres (left and right)
the hemisphere of the brain that performs tasks that were intuitive, creative, and synthesizing
left hemisphere
the hemisphere that was more adept with analytical, logical, reasoning, and critical thinking
right hemisphere
Dr. Sperry’s theory was known as the
Split-Brain Theory (Split Brain Experiments)
a theory that explained that the brain has two hemispheres that perform tasks differently from each other
Split-Brain Theory (Split Brain Experiments)
creator of split-brain theory
Dr. Roger Sperry
a neuroscientist that came up with a theory that identified three distinct parts of the brain
Dr. Paul Maclean
a theory that identified three distinct parts of the brain
The Triune Brain Theory
the three distinct parts of the brain according to the triune brain theory
neocortex, limbic system, reptilian complex
creator of The Triune Brain Theory
Dr. Paul Maclean
part that is responsible for intellectual tasks such as language, planning, abstraction, and perception (triune brain theory)
neocortex
the neocortex is also known as the
rational brain
part that is responsible for the motivation and emotion involved in feeding, reproductive behavior, and parental behavior (triune brain theory)
limbic system
the limbic system is also known as the
intermediate brain
part that controls the self-preservation and aggressive behavior of humans similar to the survival instincts of animals (triune brain theory)
reptilian complex
the reptilian complex is known as the
primitive brain
an engineer at General Electric who was tasked to determine why some individuals were more creative than others
Ned Herrmann
after drawing from the studies of Sperry, Herrmann came up with his own theory called
Brain Dominance Theory
creator of brain dominance theory
Ned Herrmann
a theory derived from observations and tests that the human body, although symmetrical and paired in almost all aspects, do not necessarily function equally
brain dominance theory
Herrmann is regarded as the
father of brain dominance technology
how many quadrants are there according to herrmann
four quadrants
what are the quadrants in the brain dominance theory
upper left - cerebral mode; lower left - limbic mode; lower right - limbic mode; upper right - limbic system
keyword for upper left (A) quadrant - cerebral mode
analytical
keyword for lower left (B) quadrant - limbic mode
organized
keyword for lower right (C) quadrant - limbic mode
interpersonal
keyword for lower right (D) quadrant - limbic system
imaginative
quadrant A and B in the brain dominance theory are known as the
left side of the brain
quadrant C and D in the brain dominance theory are known as the
right side of the brain
HBDI stands for
herrmann brain dominance instrument
a 120-question survey instrument that measured the preference strengths of the four quadrants.
herrmann brain dominance instrument
quadrant A is for
analytical thinking
quadrant B is for
sequential thinking
quadrant C is for
interpersonal thinking
quadrant D is for
imaginative thinking
are very much into logical thinking
quadrant A learners
They enjoy analyzing information and understand better when presented with numbers and quantities
quadrant A learners
they are also good at theorizing or concluding based on facts and information that support their theories.
quadrant A learners
expect exact information that are straight to the point, and they would also want to be fed with lots of theories, numbers, data, logical expla- nations, and results of research studies.
quadrant A learners
they will find it difficult to express their inner thoughts and emotions, and may struggle with unclear or undefined concepts or ideas.
quadrant A learners
easily grasp things in sequence, enjoy organizing ideas and things, assess situations and information, and apply what they have learned into practice.
quadrant B learners
learners will always demand for clear instructions or directions, and would rather apply what they have learned in practical situations rather than just theories.
quadrant B learners
quadrant B learners are also known as
sequential learners
They may find it difficult to understand concepts without any examples to show how these are applied. Their big challenges are in taking risks and doing things that are not clearly defined to them.
quadrant B learners
quadrant A and B learners are often characterized as
practical, reality-based, and down-to-earth persons
are very sociable learners who enjoy learning with a group with whom they share ideas and projects.
quadrant C learners
They are very focused and involved when trying to learn some- thing.
quadrant C learners
They also tend to reflect on what they have understood and acquired in terms of knowledge, and most of the time use their bodies and movement while learning.
quadrant C learners
They get bored with data and intellectual discussions without activities and participation. They are also emotional and would share their emotions with a group.
quadrant C learners
Personal feedback is therefore important to them.
quadrant C learners
are the curious ones who enjoy dis- covering, experimenting, and exploring activities.
quadrant D learners
they are strong thinkers when it comes to conceptualizing and putting all the seemingly unrelated parts and connecting these parts together, synthesizing, and in creating new ideas and concepts
quadrant D learners
enjoys games and surprises, is a visual learner, and needs different varieties of approaches to learning.
quadrant D learners
quadrant D learners have
difficulty meeting deadlines and rigid environments