Complete the exercises and investigations using the links and directions provided on the worksheet and answer the questions accordingly. Be sure to read the prompts (about the Thumb Test, especially – don’t give me the wrong answer when the right one is provided); and to summarize your attempts. There is no writing required for investigations; however, you need to attach your raw data of your results (copy and paste your result pages on a blank document), and your summary and send it with your submission for me to grade your findings. Brain Dominance PI 1.docx Brain Dominance PI 1.docx
PI 1: Brain Dominance Assessment
This assignment was originally designed by Dr. Laura D. Hill, Assoc. Professor of Psychology, Social and Behavioral Science Department at SCC.
Directions:
Complete the brain dominance assessments listed below in the table.
Save this form to your computer as either a Microsoft Word compatible document file (i.e. .doc or .docx) using the following name:
PI1_(your last name)_(your first name).docx (e.g. PI1_doe_jane.docx).
Visit the websites listed in Table 2.1 below to complete the two online assessments. Additionally, you will need to complete the two manual assessments. (Directions for these are located on the second page.)
Copy your results from each of these assessments. You may do this by either:
o Copying and pasting your results into a word processing document or
o Taking a screen shot of your results by pressing the print screen button on your keyboard and pasting this image into a document. (NOTE: This information will need to be attached to your assignment.)
Be sure to write your “preferred” or dominant style in the last column after completing each assessment. (NOTE: You may also want to print your results as back-up.)
Once you’ve completed the manual tests under Steps 2 & 3, upload your completed worksheet and the results from the online assessments.
Data:
Website/File Name/Test Assessment Right/Left or (include both your preference and percentages—when included)
http://www.ipn.at/ipn.asp?BHX
This site will indicate whether you are left or right-hemisphere dominant.
http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/hd/learn.html
In the column to the left, select “Hemisphere Dominance Test”
This site will indicate whether you are left or right-hemisphere dominant.
Eye Test (see Step 2: found below on this page) I saw the focal point with my:
___right eye (infers left hemisphere dominance)
___left eye (infers right hemisphere dominance)
___both eyes (infers middle-brained)
Thumb Test (see Step 3: : found below on this page) 1st attempt:
____ right thumb (infers left hemisphere dominance)
____ left thumb (infers right hemisphere dominance)
2nd attempt:
____ right thumb
____ left thumb
3rd attempt:
____ right thumb
____ left thumb
Summary
___ assessments indicated right hemisphere dominance
___ assessments indicated left hemisphere dominance
___ assessments yielded undifferentiated results
Manual Tests:
Complete the EYE TEST:
1. Punch a hole in the middle of a large index card or a piece of blank paper.
2. Find an object on the wall to use as a focal point.
3. Hold the piece of paper or the index card in front of your face.
4. With both eyes open, find the focal point while looking thru the hole in the center of your piece of paper.
5. Keeping the paper still, close your left eye. Do you see the focal point?
6. Keeping the paper still, close both eyes.
7. Keeping the paper still, close your right eye. Do you see the focal point?
Complete the THUMB TEST:
Sit down for this one. O.K. Relax. Intertwine your fingers so that your two hands are one (almost like you’re teaching a child to pray). Which thumb is on top when you do this? Try this activity a couple of times. The thumb that tends to be on top most frequently is supposed to be indicative of your dominant hemisphere. Record this in the table above.
Checkout these sites for more information on brain dominance, assessment and career exploration:
http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/hd/learn.html
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/Columnists/davidgamoncolumn.htm
Revised: May 4, 2018 (by JKM)