The Idea That Some People Are Right-Brained and Some People

question 120

Multiple Choice

The idea that some people are right-brained and some people are left-brained

• A) is correct; some people use the left hemisphere for all tasks and some use the right.
• B) is wrong because most people only use 10% of their brains and that 10% is almost always in the left hemisphere.
• C) is correct and based on the fact that small neurons are constantly maturing so that only 10% of the neurons in only one hemisphere are mature at any given time.
• D) is wrong because all tasks involve both hemispheres to some extent.

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Definitions:

Chunking Effect

Chunking Effect is the cognitive process of breaking down complex information into smaller, manageable units (or chunks) to improve memory and recall.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than information that comes later.

False Positives

Occurrences where a test incorrectly indicates the presence of a condition or attribute.

Eyewitness Testimony

Evidence provided by people who witnessed an event or crime, detailing what they observed.