Left Brain vs Right Brain Test

[Soultrader 12]

The Left Brain vs Right Brain Test

 

Question: Which way do you see the dancer turning? Clockwise or counter clockwise?

 

Note: dont try to analyze it too hard. Just note the direction you see on your first glimpse. If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain. If counter clockwise, you are using more of your left brain.

 

 

Left Brain Categories

 

Linear Processing

 

Linear processing is a method by the left hemisphere to process information. In this process, the left brain takes pieces of information, lines them up, and proceeds to arrange them into an order from which it may draw a conclusion. The information is processed from parts to a whole in a straight, forward, and logical progression.

 

Your Linear Analysis

 

You tend to have difficulty in processing data in a linear manner. When processing information you tend see the whole picture first and work your way backwards, filling in the pieces as you go. The information you process is not done in a straight, progressive manner, but may take different paths as you start with an assumption and take different paths to discover the threads that lead you to that assumption. Seeing the big picture at the beginning of the process is a necessity for you if you are to understand additional information. When given a task, instead of naturally following directions in a linear fashion, you tend to feel the need to know "why" you are doing something or else you may have difficulty with it.

 

Sequential Processing

 

Sequential processing is a method used by the left hemisphere for processing information. The information that is received is processed in order from first to last. Information is processed in a systematic, logical manner. Through sequential processing, you can interpret and produce symbolic information such as language, mathematics, abstraction, and reasoning. This process is used to store memory in a language format. Activities that require sequential processing include spelling, making a "to-do" list, and many aspects of organization.

 

Your Sequential Analysis

 

You tend process information you receive without any priority as to which is processed first, last, or any place in between. It is difficult for you to learn or perform tasks involving sequence. For example, spelling is a task that involves sequence and you may experience problems remembering exact spelling or any type of rote memorization, for that matter. Creating daily lists and plans are probably not activities you enjoy. If you are having problems with tasks involving sequence, there are methods you can use to improve your skills. One method involves using colors to learn sequence. You assign a color to each task. For example, you may want to make the first step green, the second step blue, and the last step red. This helps because the right side of the brain, your dominant side in this case, is sensitive to colors. The important thing to remember is that consistently using the same sequence will help you both improve and recognize that this strategy can be used in many different circumstances involving sequence.

 

Symbolic Processing

 

Symbolic processing is a method associated with the left hemisphere that is used for processing the information of pictures and symbols. The majority of functions associated with academics involve symbols such as letters, words, and mathematical notations. This process is what aids you to excel in tasks such as linguistics, mathematics, and memorizing vocabulary words and mathematical formulas.

 

Your Symbolic Analysis

 

You have difficulty processing the information of symbols, and would rather see the real object in order to understand. You probably hated algebra. For example, if solving a math problem, you need to "draw out" the problem to understand and solve it. You rely on the visualization of real objects instead of their symbols. Tasks such as memorizing vocabulary words or mathematical formulas are more difficult for you.

 

Logical Processing

 

Logical processing is a method that is used by the left hemisphere to take information piece by piece and put it all together to form a logical answer. When information is received through reading or listening, the left hemisphere will look for different bits of information that will allow it to produce a logical conclusion. This aspect of the left hemisphere is what aids you in solving math problems and science experiments.

 

Your Logical Analysis

 

Logical processing is not one of your strengths, so you may tend to rely on a "gut" feeling to help you make your decisions from the information you have received. For example, you will often choose an answer on a test because it "feels" right, and you may be correct. This is due to the fact of your tendency to look for the whole picture but not the details that create it. You can often start with the answer and work your way back to allow yourself to see the process and parts that create the whole. You may find math problems and science experiments difficult because of this.

 

Verbal Processing

 

Verbal processing is a method used by the left hemisphere to process our thoughts and ideas with words. For example, through verbal processing, a left-brained person giving directions may say, "From this point continue east for two miles and turn north onto Bellevue Road. Continue north on Bellevue Road for seven miles and turn west on Main Street". With verbal processing, exact, logical directions are given in a very sequential manner compared to a right-brained person who, in giving the same directions, would use more visual landmarks.

 

Your Verbal Analysis

 

You are not a verbal person. When you process your thoughts, you tend to use very few words, preferring instead to illustrate a problem or solution. You often find yourself in situations where it is hard for you to "find the right words." Upon reading or hearing new information, you must first create a "mental video" before you can process and understand the information of your thoughts. For example, when giving directions, you probably use many gestures with your hands such as pointing and leaning, and also refer to visual structures such as "a McDonalds" or "the big tree" instead of street names or exact mileage.

 

Reality-based Processing

 

Reality-based processing is used by the left hemisphere as a method for processing information with a basis on reality. This processing tool focuses on rules and regulations. An example of this would be how a left-brained person would completely understand the repercussions of turning in a late assignment or failing a test. A left-brained person also usually easily adjusts to changes in their environment.

 

Your Reality-based Analysis

 

The information you process may lack a basis on reality, but it does open the door to creativity. You do not show much focus for rules and regulations and do not adjust well to change in the environment. In fact, upon experiencing change in the environment, it spurs you to try to change it yourself instead of adjusting to it. Whenever you become emotionally involved in project you are more likely to learn and succeed.

 

Right Brain Categories

 

Holistic Processing

 

Holistic processing is a method used by the right hemisphere to process information. The information is processed from whole to parts. A right-brained person, through holistic processing, is able to see the big picture first, but not the details that accompany it. A strongly holistic person may often find that prior to listening to a lecture given by an instructor, they must first read the chapter so that they better understand what the lecture is about. This function is also what provides to you your visual spatial skills. It also aids in tasks such as dancing and gymnastics. Through holistic processing, memory is stored in auditory, visual, and spatial modalities.

 

Your Holistic Analysis

 

You have difficulty seeing the whole picture, especially at the beginning of a project. You tend to process information you receive from its parts to its whole in a straight, progressive manner. When given a task, you tend to not bother asking "why," but instinctively are able to do it.

 

Random Processing

 

Random processing is a method used by the right hemisphere for processing information. The information that is received is processed without priority. A right-brained person will usually jump from one task to another due to the random processing by their dominant right hemisphere. Random processing is, of course, the opposite of sequential processing therefore making it difficult for right-brained individuals to choose to learn in sequence. In order to overcome this, a right-brained person may want to attempt to learn sequence by using colors since the right hemisphere is sensitive to color. For example, you may want to associate the first step with green, the second step with blue, and the last step with red. Consistently using the same sequence will allow you to see that this strategy can be applied to many tasks involving sequence.

 

Your Random Analysis

 

You tend to not process data randomly, preferring instead to follow a systematic, logical order from first to last. You have difficulty making "leaps of logic" which prevents you from making unique discoveries, or adapt to change during your thinking process.

 

Concrete Processing

 

Concrete processing is a method associated with the right hemisphere that is used for processing things that can be seen or touched. It processes much of the information you receive from real objects. For example, a right-brained person is not just satisfied that a mathematical formula may work, but will want to know why it works. A strongly concrete person often finds it easier to solve a mathematical problem by "drawing it out" because it allows them to visualize it. The more a concrete person can visualize something the easier it is for them to understand it.

 

Your Concrete Analysis

 

When you process information you have received, the real object is not important to you. You do not have to use the real object to make sense of what you have processed. For example, if solving a math problem you do not have to "draw out" the problem in order to find or understand the answer, and you do not have to visualize something to understand it. However, this also means you often neglect the physical information provided by a concrete example. In other words, you may miss the forest for the trees, trying to deduce something complex when the answer is plain to see.

 

Intuitive Processing

 

Intuitive processing is a method that is used by the right hemisphere to process information based on if it "feels" right or not. For example, a right-brained person may choose an answer on a test because they had a "gut" feeling and often they will be correct. Another example of this is how a right-brained person will know the correct answer to a math problem but will not understand the procedure of how they arrived at the correct answer. A right-brained person will usually have to start with the answer and work their way backwards in order to be able to see and understand the parts and process that create the whole.

 

Your Intuitive Analysis

 

When you process information using this method, you do not rely on "gut" feelings but take the information and put it together piece by piece to form your conclusions. You often look at all of the different bits of information before piecing together your solution. You probably excel in such tasks as solving math problems and performing science experiments, because the intuitive method is not needed.

 

Nonverbal Processing

 

Nonverbal processing is a method used by the right hemisphere to process our thoughts with illustrations. Reliance on this method is why it is occasionally difficult for right-brained people to "find the right words" in certain situations. A right-brained person cannot just read or hear information and process it, but first must make a mental video to better understand the information they have received. For example, through nonverbal processing, a person giving directions may say, "Continue going straight until you see a big, red-brick courthouse. At the courthouse turn right, and go down that street for a couple of miles until you se a gray stone church which will be on your right. Straight across from the church is the road to the left you need to take." With nonverbal processing, the directions that are given are extremely visual compared to the exact, sequential directions that would be given by a left-brained person.

 

Your Nonverbal Analysis

 

You have little ability in nonverbal processing. When you process your thoughts and ideas you mainly use words instead of illustrations. For example, if you were giving directions you may say, "Continue traveling west for 3 miles and turn north at the intersection." You would give exact, logical directions in a very sequential manner.

 

Fantasy-oriented Processing

 

Fantasy-oriented processing is used by the right hemisphere as a method for processing information with creativity. It focuses much less on rules and regulations than the processing method of a left-brained person. Due to the fantasy-oriented processing mechanism of a right-brained person, they do not adjust well to change. Instead of adapting to the change in the environment, a right-brained person attempts to change it back to the way they liked it. But fantasy-oriented processing also provides the advantage of creativity to right-brained individuals, and since emotion is integral of the right side of the brain, anything a fantasy-oriented person becomes involved in emotionally will aid their ability to learn.

 

Your Fantasy-oriented Analysis

 

You have a low ability to process information in a fantasy-oriented way. You have the tendency to focus on rules and regulations rather than on creative approaches. You generally do not have a problem adjusting to change in the environment. You may lack creativity, but you do not need to become emotionally involved in tasks in order to complete them.

 

- Description taken from The Art Insitute of Vancouver -

[MC 10]

Right brained, but only because there is no option for "no brain" which would better fit me sometimes. :o

 

All kidding aside this is very interesting, Also the fact that so far 4 of 4 on a trading site have been right brain makes me feel in good company.

 

Can't wait to see the results as more take this test.

[Sparrow 10]

I'm a lefty according to the test, but I voted right by accident.

Maybe because lefty's show less concern for rules and regulations .

[Soultrader 12]

I also see it clockwise. But I can focus on her shadow and start seeing her spin counter clockwise as well. (takes a little more time)

[rock 10]

I'm right brained but it seems like im also left brained according to those category descriptions.

 

Edit:

OMG! What in the world!?! I tried to take another look at it and I saw a perfect counter clockwise motion.

 

WHoa! It keeps changing on me!!!

[rock 10]

No way! Try blinking or shaking your head while looking at it. It seems to change direction. At first I was thought it was a trick but it isn't. I just scrolled up...its counter again!

 

Edit: I guess I'm both but it's no surprise. No wonder I'm such a mess a times.

[MC 10]

I can make it go whichever way I want...stare at the shadow of the foot and picture it doing what you want.

Seriously.

 

Now that defeats the purpose of this exercise so your first direction I'd say is your true reading.

 

Sorry rock...I clicked on edit instead of quote so for a minute there I was in your brain/post but it's all fixed now. LOL

[Sparrow 10]

Hmm, strange I can see her spinning clockwise for a long time and counter clockwise somewhen later, now it's all back to clockwise.

 

Here's a related poll result with a large sample group.

 

Edit: and back to counter clockwise again harhar

[That One Guy 10]

All right brain here. I tried to see it counter clockwise, nothing. Oh well, happy holidays everyone!!

[MrPaul 10]

I was 100% left brained on this test, Until I read what the text said, then I could see it both ways...cool post!

[walterw 10]

first glimpse is left brained... second thought see it the other way, now she is cute.. turned on the chimp... cheers Walter.

[Dogpile 10]

I am left according to this test. I can't make it go clockwise yet. I keep going back to seeing the foot as if I am above the woman looking down. The foot is clearly going counter-clockwise to me and I can't reverse it.

[Sparrow 10]

I can make her change directions if I don't look at the picture directly and everything gets blured. Then focus on the blured arms and legs and as they reach the edge in which way you would like her turn, refocus on the image.

[WHY? 16]

I flip back and forth clockwise and counterclockwise. Rather rapidly.

[angelaktariel 10]

This is very cool. Another right brained one here. Working on trying to see it go the opposite way.....that might take a long staring...hehehe.

[zdo 20]

:haha:

 

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