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The left-brain interpreter is a neuropsychological concept developed by the psychologist Michael S. Gazzaniga and the neuroscientist Joseph E. LeDoux. [1] [2] It refers to the construction of explanations by the left brain hemisphere in order to make sense of the world by reconciling new information with what was known before. [3]
In his brain dominance model, Herrmann identifies four different modes of thinking: A. Analytical thinking; Key words: logical, factual, critical, technical, quantitative. Preferred activities: collecting data, analysis, understanding how things work, judging ideas based on facts, criteria and logical reasoning. B. Sequential thinking
The Common Admission Test (CAT) [1] is a computer based test for admission in graduate management programs. The test consists of three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability. The exam was taken online over a period of three hours, with one hour per section.
Convergent thinking emphasizes speed, accuracy, and logic and focuses on recognizing the familiar, reapplying techniques, and accumulating stored information. [1] It is most effective in situations where an answer readily exists and simply needs to be either recalled or worked out through decision making strategies. [ 1 ]
No, having your kids listen to Mozart will NOT make them smarter. And there are no “right-brained” or “left-brained” people.
Logical arguments are simple chains of statements people make to explain something they believe or notice about themselves, other people or the world at large. LSAT Logical Reasoning Questions ...
The concept of "right-brained" or "left-brained" individuals is considered a widespread myth which oversimplifies the true nature of the brain's cerebral hemispheres (for a recent counter position, though, see below). Proof leading to the "mythbuster" of the left-/right-brained concept is increasing as more and more studies are brought to light.
CAT successively selects questions for the purpose of maximizing the precision of the exam based on what is known about the examinee from previous questions. [2] From the examinee's perspective, the difficulty of the exam seems to tailor itself to their level of ability.