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During the evolution of the cortex part of the brain, the brain has decided to divide its work load in between the left and proper side. The Nobel Prize was awarded to two scientists, Dr. Roger Sperry and Dr. Robert Ornstein for their research in the division of labor among the two sides of the brain. By means of their research, we now understand that each side in the brain (cortex) is assigned specific tasks.

The left side in the brain is accountable for:
- Linear considering
- Logical reasoning and evaluation
- Numbers and mathematical capacity
- Rational and empirical believed
- Language and verbal skills

Whilst the proper side of the brain is responsible for:
- Random, unordered thinking
- Artistic senses (colour, spatial perception and pattern)
- Creativity & intuition
- Musical appreciation and rhythmic capacity
- Imagination and day dreaming

What does this have to do with being left or correct handed?
This may have a big affect on our 'handedness', but let's first look at how the information is processed on either sides of our brain.

The proper brain is visual and processes information in an intuitive and simultaneous way. It looks at the whole picture first and then the details.

The left side from the brain is verbal and processes information on an analytical and sequential way. It looks first at the pieces and then puts them together to get the whole picture.

The left and correct side in the brain are normally referred to as hemispheres and for some reason our correct and left hemispheres control opposite sides of the body. This means that your left hemisphere controls your right side of your body and vice-versa for your right hemisphere.

This doesn't necessarily mean that being left-handed means that the proper side of your brain dominates and that you are more artistic, creative, and intuitive. However, significant numbers of artists are left-handed which would suggest more of right hemisphere dominance. So, there can be a relationship among your 'handedness' and the side from the brain you use most.

How does being left or correct handed affect my studying?

The affect that this has on studying is that the traditional academic institutions are geared toward left brain activities (proper handedness). Academic institutions grade students on their left brain abilities. These would be abilities such as mathematics (numbers and mathematical capacity), English (language and verbal abilities), geometry and algebra (logical considering, reasoning and evaluation). The list can go on.

This does not mean that if you are right brained (left-handed), you are disadvantaged. It only means that now that you are aware of how your brain processes information, you can alter your learning to be able to learn more effectively.

References:
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