Lateralisation of Function Quiz

What kind of problems might we see in a patient like Robin who suffered damage to her parietal lobe?

• Difficulty in writing numbers

• Problems with balance and coordination

• Problems in recognising faces

• Difficulty in controlling muscles on the right side of the body

What kind of problems might Louis expect to suffer due to swelling in his occipital lobe?

• Difficulty in producing fluent speech

• Problems in processing language-based information

• Problems with vision

• Difficulty in controlling muscles on the right side of the body

Which hemisphere of the brain is responsible for controlling muscles on the right side of the body?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

• None of the above

Which hemisphere of the brain is better at tasks involving language, logic, and analytical thinking?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

• None of the above

Which hemisphere of the brain plays a large role in spatial awareness?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

• None of the above

Which hemisphere of the brain is adept at expressive, artistic, and creative tasks?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

• None of the above

The two hemispheres are not identical Instead, they are..............

Which hemisphere of the brain is responsible for tasks that involve making decisions based on logical reasoning?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

• None of the above

Which hemisphere of the brain is responsible for solving mathematical equations and puzzles?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

• None of the above

Which hemisphere of the brain is better at evaluating information and arguments to make reasoned decisions?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Both hemispheres

• None of the above