Left Brain, Right Brain, Part 2: Right Brain

Series: Nature of Things Series

Duration: 0:24:00

Creator: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Filmakers Library

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Discusses the theorized functions of the right hemisphere of the brain and explains the uncertainty of how the combined hemispheres work together to enable a human to think. Presents case studies and real life examples which indicate the right brain is responsible for comprehending spatial perceptions. Provides examples of the complex disorders affecting drawing and orientation of shapes when damage occurs to the right side of the brain. Theorizes that the current emphasis on language proficiency, which is controlled by the left brain, weakens the function of the right brain.

Complete Record: , Discusses the theorized functions of the right hemisphere of the brain and explains the uncertainty of how the combined hemispheres work together to enable a human to think. Presents case studies and real life examples which indicate the right brain is responsible for comprehending spatial perceptions. Provides examples of the complex disorders affecting drawing and orientation of shapes when damage occurs to the right side of the brain. Theorizes that the current emphasis on language proficiency, which is controlled by the left brain, weakens the function of the right brain.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.