Sides of the Brain: Understand Left & Right Characteristics

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The discussion centers on the common characterization of individuals as "left-brained" or "right-brained," which stems from research from the 1960s. Left-brained individuals are typically associated with analytical, logical, and objective thinking, focusing on details and sequential processes. In contrast, right-brained individuals are viewed as more intuitive, holistic, and subjective, often synthesizing information and considering the bigger picture. Additionally, it is noted that the brain's hemispheres control opposite sides of the body, suggesting that left-handed individuals may engage their right brain more actively. Despite its popularity, the validity of this dichotomy is questioned, indicating that it may not fully capture the complexities of human cognition.
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What does it mean when people say that he's more of a left side of the brain type of character, or she's more of a right side character?
 
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Well, according to popular thought, left brained people are more analytical, and right brained people are more intuitive. It was based on some research back in the sixties, and I don't know how valid it is, but it's pretty well fixed in the public mind.
 
ya that's all i wanted to know, thanks.
 
Left Brain

Logical
Sequential
Rational
Analytical
Objective
Looks at parts

Right brains

Holistic
Synthesizing
Subjective
Random
Intuitive
Looks at wholes
 
Another note:
Your left hemisphere controls your right side of your body and vice versa. If you're by chance a leftie you're using your right brain and hence activating it over your left brain.
 

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