One Theory of Why Lateralization of Function Evolved Is That

question 137

Multiple Choice

One theory of why lateralization of function evolved is that there are two fundamentally different modes of thinking,each requiring different neural circuitry.These two modes of thinking are referred to as

• A) positive and negative.
• B) scientific and nonscientific.
• C) logical and illogical.
• D) synthetic and analytic.
• E) motor and sensory.

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

A type of cognitive bias where the perception of one positive quality in a person or thing leads to the attribution of other positive qualities, often unrelated.

Aggressive Behaviours

Actions intended to harm or intimidate others, expressed physically or verbally.

Artificial Setting

An environment created or controlled by researchers to simulate conditions for experiments, which might not accurately reflect natural conditions.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on a dependent variable.