Are you Right Brain or Left Brain dominant?
For those who missed the last time I posted this.
Evidently, this is an optical test which helps to indicate if you perceive things predominantly with the right side of your brain or the left side of your brain.
If you see the girl spinning clock-wise, then you are perceiving things from a more right-brained dominant viewpoint, and vice-versa.
Evidently, most people see the above picture spinning counter-clock-wise, but I myself see her spinning clockwise. Bizarre.
I suppose its especially bizarre for me since my primary career is in the sciences and engineering, and they are known for their left-brained dominance. Maybe my seeing her spin clock-wise is an indication that I should go write something literary. Oh wait – I have. Never mind.
So evidently, here is a break-down of the right-brain vs. left-brain dominant dominant attributes:
LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
- uses logic
- detail oriented
- facts rule
- words and language
- present and past
- math and science
- can comprehend
- knowing
- acknowledges
- order/pattern perception
- knows object name
- reality based
- forms strategies
- practical
- safe
RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
- uses feeling
- “big picture” oriented
- imagination rules
- symbols and images
- present and future
- philosophy & religion
- can “get it” (i.e. meaning)
- believes
- appreciates
- spatial perception
- knows object function
- fantasy based
- presents possibilities
- impetuous
- risk taking
With a bit of self evaluation, I feel like I am somewhat a mix of both – but that spinning lady is still taunting me with her clock-wise spinning. I don’t believe she can spin in another direction. Does she for you?
[I first saw this article referenced here].
Thanks,
Mike Rothman