Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Hemispheric Lateralization

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding hemispheric lateralization?

• A) Sensory analysis occurs in the right hemisphere.
• B) Emotional recognition of facial expressions occurs in the right hemisphere.
• C) Speech and language control is in the left hemisphere.
• D) Analytic tasks like math and decision making occurs in the right hemisphere.
• E) Reading and writing control is in the left hemisphere.

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