The Right Cerebral Hemisphere

question 139

Multiple Choice

The right cerebral hemisphere

• A) receives sensory input from the left side of the body.
• B) is the dominant hemisphere for speech in most people.
• C) tends to be smaller than the left cerebral hemisphere.
• D) contains no association areas.
• E) is not connected to the left cerebral hemisphere.

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Definitions:

Middle of The Night

Refers to the period of time roughly between midnight and early morning, often associated with sleep disturbances when mentioned in a psychological or medical context.

Sleepwalking

A sleep disorder characterized by walking or performing other complex behaviors while in a state of partial arousal from deep sleep.

Night Terrors

Sudden episodes of fear that occur during sleep, typically affecting children.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, during which dreaming and increased brain activity occur, vital for cognitive functions like memory.