Processing Dimensions
How the brain processes information
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Right Brain |
Intellectual
Makes objective judgments
Relies on language to think
and remember
Structure, organization
Appreciates logical sequence
of ideas or information
Details
Planned and structured
Analysis: breaking down
Favors logical problem
solving
Good at grammar and
spelling
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Intuitive
Makes subjective
judgments
Relies on images to think
and remember
Free form
Favors discussions and the
random development of ideas
General ideas
Spontaneous
Synthesis: building up
Favors intuitive problem
solving
Art, music, drama
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H. Douglas Brown, Principles of Language Learning
and Teaching (4 th edition). (White Plains, NY: Pearson
Education, 1999.) Reprinted by permission of Pearson Education.
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