i've known this for quite some time now - since 1997 when i was doing my masters in mass communication course. i can't remember exactly which module it was (probably advertising) but our lecturer handed out a set of questions for us to attempt. those with scores between 1-4 were ranked as left brainers, those who managed 5 were 'normal' (that is, they use both their left and right brain equally), 6-10 were right brainers. i remember i scored a 6.9, the ONLY one in the class to hit above 6. the majority had scores in the range of 4.5 to 5.9, which is supposedly normal.man, i felt soooooooooo awkward. my classmates turned to stare at me like i belonged to some weird species skulking at the back of the classroom.
yes, so i am a right-brainer. and this also explains a lot about me, the way i study/work/solve problems. here's some simplified research on the left vs right brain:
"Most individuals have a distinct preference for one of these styles of thinking. Some, however, are more whole-brained and equally adept at both modes. In general, schools tend to favor left-brain modes of thinking, while downplaying the right-brain ones. (italics, my own). Left-brain scholastic subjects focus on logical thinking, analysis, and accuracy. Right-brained subjects, on the other hand, focus on aesthetics, feeling, and creativity."
in a way, i am relieved to discover that there's a logical explanation to my kookiness. hub's clearly a left-brainer which is why we are clearly polar opposites, like chalk and cheese. no matter. in the end, all roads lead to rome. whether we take the left or right path.
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