Sperry Flashcards
1
Q
How many participants? Describe them.
A
11 right handed males and females, all with hemisphere deconnection surgery prior.
2
Q
Method and design?
A
Quasi, repeated measures
3
Q
Independent variable?
A
The presence or absence of a split brain
4
Q
Dependent variable?
A
Whether the participants name objects, recognise objects and draw objects.
5
Q
How long was each image presented for in the visual test?
A
1/10th of a second
6
Q
Which hemisphere is the most dominant and why?
A
Left because language skills are based there.
7
Q
What does the right hemisphere specialise in?
A
Drawing, spatial awareness and intuitive tasks. Also controls emotional responses.
