The Power of the Mind: The Whole Brain Theory Flashcards

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Why do studies on the brain spark?

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The brain often starts with an attempt to understand a brain-related disease or malfunction

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He conducted a study on the language and left-right brain specialization on a patient who had problems with language

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Paul Broca

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What is Paul Broca’s theory?

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Broca theorized that some language functions reside on the left side of the Brain.

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This theory was conducted for epilepsy. Sperry explained that the brain has two hemispheres that perform tasks differently from each other.

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Split Brain Theory

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Who made the Split Brain Theory?

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Dr. Roger Sperry

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According to this theory, there are 3 distinct parts of the brain, namely: Neocortex, limbic system, and reptilian complex

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Triune Brain Theory

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He wrote the Triune Brain Theory.

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Dr. Paul MacLean

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Visual tools that help in linking together concepts and information in such a way that the interconnection and interrelation of these are clearly laid out and easily accessible to help in problem solving and for reference and review

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Mind Map

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He developed the mind mapping technique.

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Tony Buzan

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Four quadrants of the brain:

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Upper left (A) - Analytical
Lower left (B) - Organize
Lower Right (C) - Interpersonal
Upper Right (D) - Integrating

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He developed the whole brain model.

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Ned Hermann

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