Lament of the Left-Handed: Lower Pay and Accidents

The video discusses research on left handedness, highlighting its Latin term 'sinistra'. It covers findings by Joshua Goodman from Harvard, indicating that left handers may face disadvantages such as lower test scores and earnings, and higher accident rates due to a right-handed world. Despite these challenges, notable left handers like Bill Gates, Obama, and Oprah have succeeded. The video also touches on adaptations for left handers and the curiosity of parents observing their children's handedness.

What is the Latin term for left-handedness?

• Sinistra

• Dexter

• Gauche

• Manus

According to the research, how do left-handers generally perform on tests compared to right-handers?

• They perform worse

• They are not included in the study

• They perform equally

• They perform better

What is one reason left-handers might earn less over their lifetimes?

• They are less intelligent

• They are less creative

• They have fewer job opportunities

• They are more accident-prone

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a left-handed individual in the discussion?

• Oprah Winfrey

• Bill Gates

• Albert Einstein

• President Obama

What humorous observation is made about the speaker's children?

• They are already showing signs of being left-handed

• They are currently incompetent

• They are too young to determine their handedness

• They are exceptionally talented in sports