Right brain - Left brain information

We use both right and left sides of our brain on a daily basis. Interestingly enough most of us seem to be more orientated to using one side or the other.

Normally behaviour and personality indicate a person's more dominant side.

Characteristics of the LEFT side of the brain

Characteristics of the left side of the brain

Characteristics of the RIGHT side of the brain

Characteristics of the right side of the brain

Single task
Logical
Detail orientated
Looks at the facts
Words and language
Present and past
Can comprehend
Looks for order
Reality based
Safe
Forms Strategies
Prefers numbers
Analytical

Multiple task
Uses feeling
Sees the 'big picture'
Images, symbols and colours
Visual
Spontaneous
Present and future
Impetuous
Risk taking
Imagination
Daydreaming
Space
Rhythm
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BRAIN FACT...

The human brain has about 100,000,000,000 (100 billion) neurons...


Whereas an octopus brain has about 300 million neurons...