Brain Lateralization The Split Brain

The video explores the concept of brain lateralization, debunking myths about left-brained and right-brained individuals. It discusses the split brain experiments of the 1950s, which revealed that the two hemispheres can function independently. The video explains how visual information is processed differently by each hemisphere and highlights the specific roles of the left and right hemispheres in various cognitive functions. It concludes with a discussion on the anatomical differences that may explain lateralization, focusing on language as a highly lateralized function.

In what ways do the left and right hemispheres differ in processing visual information?

What does the term 'lateralization' refer to in the context of brain function?

What are some functions that are typically localized in the left hemisphere?