Brain - Left Vs. Right - Which are you?

[new_trader]

http://brain.web-us.com/brain/LRBrain.html

 

[SOCRATES]

Middle.

 

[new_trader]

Left

 

[jacinto]

today, none. no brain today unfortunately.

 

[JTrader]

http://brain.web-us.com/brain/LRBrain.html

Left Vs. Right
Which Side Are You On?

Take The Hemispheric Brain Dominance Test

Basic Right Brain and Left Brain Characteristics

In general the left and right hemispheres of your brain process information in different ways. We tend to process information using our dominant side. However, the learning and thinking process is enhanced when both side of the brain participate in a balanced manner. This means strengthening your less dominate hemisphere of the brain. Listed below are information processing styles that are characteristically used by your right or left brain hemisphere. Read the information below to help you understand how your brain processes information. Pay attention to your less dominant style so that you can learn how to improve it.

Linear Vs. Holistic Processing


Logical Vs. Intuitive

Sequential Vs. Random Processing


Verbal Vs. Nonverbal Processing

Symbolic Vs. Concrete Processing


Reality-Based Vs. Fantasy-Oriented Processing
Linear Vs. Holistic Processing

The left side of the brain processes information in a linear manner. It processes from part to whole. It takes pieces, lines them up, and arranges them in a logical order; then it draws conclusions. The right brain however, processes from whole to parts, holistically. It starts with the answer. It sees the big picture first, not the details. If you are right-brained, you may have difficulty following a lecture unless you are given the big picture first. That is why it is absolutely necessary for a right-brained person to read an assigned chapter or background information before a lecture or to survey a chapter before reading. If an instructor doesn't consistently give an overview before he or she begins a lecture, you may need to ask at the end of class what the next lecture will be and how you can prepare for it. If you are predominantly right-brained, you may also have trouble outlining (You've probably written many papers first and outlined them latter because an outline was required). You're the student who needs to know why you are doing something. Left-brained students would do well to exercise their right-brain in such a manner.
Sequential Vs. Random Processing

In addition to thinking in a linear manner, the left brain processes in sequence. The left brained person is a list maker. If you are left brained, you would enjoy making master schedules and and daily planning. You complete tasks in order and take pleasure in checking them off when they are accomplished. Likewise, learning things in sequence is relatively easy for you. For example, spelling involves sequencing - if you are left-brained, you are probability a good speller. The left brain is also at work in the linear and sequential processing of math and in following directions.

By, contrast, the approach of the right-brained student is random. If you are right-brained, you may flit from one tack to another. You will get just as much done, but perhaps without having addressed priorities. An assignment may be late or incomplete, not because you weren't working but because you were working on something else. You were ready to rebel when asked to make study schedules for the week. But because of the random nature of your dominant side, you must make lists, and you must make schedules. This may be your only hope for survival in college. You should also make a special effort to read directions. Oh yes, the mention of spelling makes you cringe. Use the dictionary, carry a Franklin speller, use the spell checker on your computer. Never turn in an assignment without proofing for spelling. Because the right side of the brain is color sensitive, you might try using colors to learn sequence, making the first step green, the second blue, the last red. Or you may want to "walk" a sequence, either by physically going from place to place or by imagining it. For the first step of the sequence, you might walk to the frond door; for the second, to the kitchen; for the third, to the den, etc. Or make Step One a certain place or thing in you dorm room or study place, and Step Two another. If you consistently use the same sequence, you will find that this strategy is transferable to many tasks involving sequence.
Symbolic Vs. Concrete Processing

The left brain has no trouble processing symbols. Many academic pursuits deal with symbols-such as letters, words, and mathematical notations. The left brained person tends to be comfortable with linguistic and mathematical endeavors. Left-brained students will probably just memorize vocabulary words or math formulas. The right brain, on the other hand, wants things to be concrete. The right brain person wants to see, feel, or touch the real object. Right brain students may have had trouble learning to read using phonics. They prefer to see words in context, to see how the formula works. To use your right brain, create opportunities for hands-on activities, use something real whenever possible. You may also want to draw out a math problem or illustrate your notes.
Logical Vs. Intuitive Processing

The left brain processes in a linear, sequential, logical manner. When you process on the left side, you use information piece by piece to solve a math problem or work out a science experiment. When you read and listen, you look for the pieces so that you can draw logical conclusions. If you process primarily on the right side of the brain, you use intuition. You may know the right answer to a math problem but not be sure how you got it. You may have to start with the answer and work backwards. On a quiz, you have a gut feeling as to which answers are correct, and you are usually right. In writing, it is the left brain that pays attention to mechanics such as spelling, agreement, and punctuation. But the right side pays attention to coherence and meaning; that is, your right brain tells you it "feels" right.
Verbal Vs. Nonverbal Processing

Left brain students have little trouble expressing themselves in words. Right brain students may know what they mean, but often have trouble finding the right words. The best illustration of this is to listen to people give directions. The left brain person will say something like "From here, go west three blocks and turn north on Vine Street. Go three or four miles and then turn east onto Broad Street." The right brain person will sound something like this: "Turn right (pointing right), by the church over there (pointing again). Then you will pass a McDonalds and a Walmart. At the next light, turn right toward the BP station." So how is this relevant to planning study strategies? Right brain students need to back up everything visually. If it's not written down, they probably won't remember it. And it would be even better for right brain students to illustrate it. They need to get into the habit of making a mental video of things as they hear or read them. Right brain students need to know that it may take them longer to write a paper and the paper may need more revision before it says what they want it to say. This means allowing extra time when a writing assignment is due.
Reality-Based Vs. Fantasy-Oriented Processing

The left side of the brain deals with things the way they are-with reality. When left brain students are affected by the environment, they usually adjust to it. Not so with right brain students. They try to change the environment! Left brain people want to know the rules and follow them. In fact, if there are no rules for situations, they will probably make up rules to follow! Left brain students know the consequences of not turning in papers on time or of failing a test. But right brain students are sometimes not aware that there is anything wrong. So, if you are right brain, make sure you constantly ask for feedback and reality checks. It's too late the day before finals to ask if you can do extra credit. Keep a careful record of your assignments and tests. Visit with your professor routinely. While this fantasy orientation may seem a disadvantage, in some cases it is an advantage. The right brain student is creative. In order to learn about the digestive system, you may decide to "become a piece of food! And since emotion is processed on the right side of the brain, you will probably remember well anything you become emotionally involved in as you are trying to learn.

These are just some of the differences that exist between the left and right hemispheres, but you can see a pattern. Because left brain strategies are the ones used most often in the classroom, right brain students sometimes feel inadequate. However, you now know that you can be flexible and adapt material to the right side of your brain. Likewise, those of you who are predominantly left brain know that it would be wise to use both sides of the brain and employ some right brain strategies.

 

[barjon]

I quite liked the "Reality-Based (left side) Vs. Fantasy-Oriented Processing (right side)" bit.

I thought my last trade was left-sided, but an observer would conclude it was right-sided with a vengeance :cheesy:

jon

 

[jacinto]

I quite liked the "Reality-Based (left side) Vs. Fantasy-Oriented Processing (right side)" bit.

I thought my last trade was left-sided, but an observer would conclude it was right-sided with a vengeance :cheesy:

jon

i know what you mean. my "non trade" today was such because of understanding that as much as i knew i had the right trade, i just hesitated and realised i was unfit to trade. so, no brain, no trade.

the intuition was right though, +70 pips in 2 hrs and in profit from the word go. but well, no brain, no trade. simple rule.

 

[rols]

I'm afraid all this right brain/left brain hemispheric specialisation is old hat and simplistic.

Although certain functions are clearly laterally biased, most activities require coordination of the two hemispheres.

For example, although speech is mainly left-hemisphere orientated, intonation, emphasis and detecting the difference between sarcasm and sincerity are right-hemisphere functions.

This has been proven though studying people with one sided brain damage and by specifically designed experiments using an electro-encephalogram.

 

[ZDO]

…differences between left and right prefrontal cortex with respect to cognition are not gross or large
… prefrontal cortex asymmetry is a trait-like measure of slight differences
… These slight differences are not rigidly stable
…Being a trait-like measure means that this asymmetry is relatively reliable and stable over time
… re relatively -. test-retest reliability of 44 % to 75% - ie mood dependent
…subjective self-appraisal (like the test above) are more accurate at measuring state than trait - ie not very accurate.
…amygdala asymmetry is MUCH more salient to traders’ challenges.

Your neuroscientist for a day

zdo

 

[ZDO]

Also, instead of buying unalterable cd’s from http://brain.web-us.com/binaural.htm , etc. consider rolling and tweaking your own at http://www.transparentcorp.com/products/np/
(btw Not an affiliate of Transparent – just a satisfied user…)

 

[SOCRATES]

…differences between left and right prefrontal cortex with respect to cognition are not gross or large
… prefrontal cortex asymmetry is a trait-like measure of slight differences
… These slight differences are not rigidly stable
…Being a trait-like measure means that this asymmetry is relatively reliable and stable over time
… re relatively -. test-retest reliability of 44 % to 75% - ie mood dependent
…subjective self-appraisal (like the test above) are more accurate at measuring state than trait - ie not very accurate.
…amygdala asymmetry is MUCH more salient to traders’ challenges.

Your neuroscientist for a day



zdo

Yes, ZDO, nice to see you posting again...
You see how few if any are middle brained ?

It is as if there is a pedestrianised road of opinions...and on this road there are two sidewalks...the left brained habitually use the left hand sidewalk and the right brained the right hand sidewalk ....and they stop and talk in groups....because their conceptual differences separate them.

And then suddenly, I charge down the middle with a roar of a view.... ...and this serves first to disconcert the two opposing groups...and then... ....they start to argue among themselves, not knowing why.....I think it is very entertaining and funny.......and to resist the temptation to keep on doing it is very difficult...

 

[rols]

Also, instead of buying unalterable cd’s from http://brain.web-us.com/binaural.htm , etc. consider rolling and tweaking your own at http://www.transparentcorp.com/products/np/
(btw Not an affiliate of Transparent – just a satisfied user…)

Done that - the strobe lighting effect is quite alarming......

 

[ZDO]

rols,
Yep, I generally turn off the lights - too much screen time 'entrainment' for the eyebrains already...
Transparent also has a great new product called MindWorkStation coming out soon that, among other things, integrates real time biofeedback engines with brain wave entrainment...
congratualtions on your 1000th quality post.

Soc,
re: “back posting again”. Missed you guys and this forum. Was gone for two reasons 1) real silence dared and 2) setting up a ‘2nd’ life in Argentina (thankfully not as a proper refugee or as a fugitive).

re “You see how few if any are middle brained ?” Yes and I noted how many of those few got that way by damaging both sides equally. How about you?
and Soc, in my absence did you ask any questions ?? Any at all ??

zdo

 

[SOCRATES]

rols,
Yep, I generally turn off the lights - too much screen time 'entrainment' for the eyebrains already...
Transparent also has a great new product called MindWorkStation coming out soon that, among other things, integrates real time biofeedback engines with brain wave entrainment...
congratualtions on your 1000th quality post.

Soc,
re: “back posting again”. Missed you guys and this forum. Was gone for two reasons 1) real silence dared and 2) setting up a ‘2nd’ life in Argentina (thankfully not as a proper refugee or as a fugitive).

re “You see how few if any are middle brained ?” Yes and I noted how many of those few got that way by damaging both sides equally. How about you?
and Soc, in my absence did you ask any questions ?? Any at all ??

zdo

Yes, and it serves them right for fooling around and taking shortcuts and flirting with risky protocols, you know as well as I do.

Questions ? No, none.

I keep telling them everything is known in advance and everything is decided in advance, but there again, you know how it is in mainstream... They are strongly attracted to anything not Kosher...

 

[SOCRATES]

.....funny you should think that...my ears are burning too..