4 brain theories

Year of whole brain theory

Who made the whole brain theory

In 1861, Paul Broca conducted a study on the language and left-right brain specialization on a patient who had problems with language.

This theory theorized that some language functions reside on the left side of the brain.

Proponent of split-brain theory

He conducted a study for epilepsy which gave him the 1981 Novel prize for Physiology or Medicine.

This theory is taken from an epilepsy patient

Theory that explained that the brain has two hemisphere that perform task differently from each other

2 hemispheres of the brain (Split-brain theory)

Analytical, logical, reasoning, critical thinking (hemisphere)

Intuitive, creative, synthesizing (hemisphere)

Proponent of the triune brain theory

A theory that identified the three distinct parts of the brain.

3 parts of the brain (The triune brain theory)

Neocortex aka?

Limbic system aka?

Reptilian brain aka?

Neocortex yrs old

Limbic system yrs old

Reptilian brain yrs old

Neocortex

Limbic system

Perception, planning, attention, abstract thinking, language (triune)

Fulfilling our animal needs and emotions (triune)

Maintaining body functions, routing informations up and down, instinctive behaviors

Proponent of brain dominance theory

Theory that derives from observations and tests that the human body, although symmetrical and paired in almost all aspects, do not necessarily function equally.

Herrmann's 4 dominant quadrants

Keyword of upper left (a) cerebral mode

Keyword of lower left (b) limbic mode

Keyword of lower right (c) limbic mode

Keyword of upper right (d) cerebral mode

Preferred activities Collecting data, listening to informational lectures, reading textbooks, judging ideas based on facts, criteria, and logical reasoning

Responds well to Technical or financial information, theories, charts and graphs, formal approach, data heavy content

Vulnerabilities Too focused, may miss synergistic opportunities, favor individual vs. group work, tends to place fact over people, problems with delegating.

Typical occupationals CEO of technical organization, stock market broker, chemist, computer programmer, finance manager

Keywords Conservative, structured, organized, detailed, and planned

Keywords Logical, factual, critical, technical, quantitative, abstract, impersonal

Preferred activities Following directions, repetitive detailed homework problem, time management and schedule

Responds well to Agendas, goal, and objectives, simple graphs and presentations, stickler for time, step by step

Vulnerabilities Reluctant to changes, tends to miss the big picture, does not appreciate innovative ideas, avoids

Typical occupations Technical manager, operations manager, bookkeeper, drill sergeant, supervisory

Keywords Emotional, spiritual, feeling, sensory, kinesthetic

Preferred activities Listening and sharing ideas, looking for personal meaning, sensory input, teamwork, win win situation

Responds well to Creative and free flowing activities, experiential activities like music and arts, people centered activities and discussions

Vulnerabilities Dislike for routine and structured activities, tendency to be impulsive and emotional, often misses out on details.

Typical occupations Marketing and salesperson, real estate broker, elementary school teacher, social worker, counselor, secretary

Keywords Visual, holistic, intuitive, innovative, conceptual, visionary

Imaginative thinking also called as ?

Preferred activities Looking at the big picture, taking initiative, simulations(“ what if” questions), visual aids, appreciate beauty of a problem, brainstorming

Responds well to Fun activities, humor, future oriented activities, experimentation, thought provoking and challenging situations, visuals

Vulnerabilities Can be impractical, tend to overlook details, may tend to procrastinate especially doing repetitive tasks, difficulty in prioritizing when they do not like what they are doing

Typical occupations Artist, entertainer, musician, entrepreneur, strategic planner, creative writer, film director

Quadrant A learners are very much into _____ thinking.

Which brain quadrant learners? They enjoy analyzing information and understand better when presented with numbers and quantities, and they also good at theorizing or concluding based on facts and information that support their theories.

Quadrants B learners easily grasp things in _______, enjoy organizing ideas and things, assess situations and information, and apply what they have learned into practice.

Which brain quadrant learners? This learners will always demand for clear instructions or directions.

Quadrant C learners are very _______ learner who enjoy learning with a group with whom they share ideas and projects.

Which brain quadrant learners? They are very focused and involved when trying to learn something, also emotional and would share their emotions with a group.

_____________ is therefore important to quadrant c learners

Quadrant D learner are the _______ ones who enjoy discovering, experimenting, and exploring activities.

Which brain quadrant learners? They are strong thinkers when it comes to conceptualizing and putting all the seemingly unrelated parts and connecting these parts together, synthesizing, and in creating new ideas and concepts.

Which brain quadrant learners? This learners enjoys games and surprises, is a visual learner and needs different varieties of approaches to learning.

Organizing information and concepts through the use of maps or diagrams has been a practice among thinkers as early as the third century.

British psychology author and consultant who also developed the technique in creating such map, popularized the use of the phrase “ mind map”.

Tony buzan is a _____ psychology

What phraze did tony buzan popularize?

These are useful visual tool that help Iinking together concepts and information in such a way that the interconnection and interrelation of these are clearly laid out and easily accessible to help in problem solving and for reference and review.

These are useful during brainstorming sessions, making decisions, organizing information, simplifying complex ideas, note taking and even for personal use.

5 essential characteristics of mind mapping

Using mind maps effectively