LEFT-BRAIN RIGHT-BRAIN THINKING

RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS

Uses feeling "big picture" oriented

imagination rules symbols and images present and future philosophy & religion can "get it" (i.e. meaning) believes appreciates spatial perception knows object function fantasy based

presents possibilities impetuous risk takin

LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS

Uses logic detail oriented facts rule words and language present and past math and science can comprehend knowing acknowledges order/pattern perception knows object name reality based forms strategies practical safe