What Has Traditionally Been the Main Reason for the Characterization

question 163

Multiple Choice

What has traditionally been the main reason for the characterization of the left hemisphere as the "dominant" hemisphere

• A) evidence that the left hemisphere usually processes complex information 
• B) evidence that the left hemisphere usually processes language 
• C) the fact that the majority of people are right-handed 
• D) evidence that patients use only their left hemisphere for processing information after split-brain surgery

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Definitions:

Auditory Capacity

The ability of an individual to hear and process sounds, which can vary widely between individuals and can be affected by both biological and environmental factors.

Native Language

The primary language a person learns from birth or within the early years, forming the basis for personal, cultural, and social identity.

Nonspeech Sounds

Auditory perceptions that are not classified as language or voice, such as environmental noises or instrumental sounds.

Intermodal Perception

The integration and coordination of information from different sensory modalities, such as sight and sound, into a unified perception.