Non-dominant hemisphere does all of the following function, except
Correct Answer: Parallel thinking
Description: (A) Parallel thinking # Hemispheres Versus "Cerebral Dominance":> Hemisphere is concerned with categorization and symbolization and has often been called the dominant hemisphere.> However, it is dear that the other hemisphere is not simply less developed or "non dominant"; instead, it is specialized in the area of spatiotemporal relations.> It is this hemisphere that is concerned, for example, with the identification of objects by their form and the recognition of musical themes. It also plays a primary role in the recognition of faces.> Consequently, the concept of "cerebral dominance" and a dominant and non-dominant hemisphere has been replaced by a concept of complementary specialization of the hemispheres, one for sequential-analytic process (Categorical hemisphere) and one for visuospatial relations (the representational hemisphere).> Categorical hemisphere is concerned with language functions, but hemispheric specialization is also present in monkeys, so it antedates the evolution of languages
Category:
Physiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now