Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the General Functions

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the general functions performed by the left and right hemispheres?

• A) The left hemisphere is adept at the synthesis of information.
• B) The right hemisphere is adept at the serial analysis of information.
• C) The right hemisphere is adept at the analysis of information.
• D) The right hemisphere is adept in the synthesis of information.
• E) The two hemispheres perform identical functions.

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