THE POWER OF MIND: THE WHOLE BRAIN
THEORY
Paul Broca
(1861)
Conducted a study on the language and left-right
brain specialization on a patient who had problems
with language
Theorized that some language functions reside on the
left side part of the brain
Dr. Roger Sperry
Conducted a study for epilepsy, which gave him the
1981 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
Paul Broca
(1861)
Conducted a study on the language and left-right
brain specialization on a patient who had problems
with language
Theorized that some language functions reside on the
left side part of the brain
Dr. Roger Sperry
Conducted a study for epilepsy, which gave him the
1981 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
4 quadrants of the brain
(Herrmann)
Upper left (cerebral mode)
ANALYTICAL, logical,fact-based, quantitative
Lower left (limbic mode)
ORGANIZED, sequential, planned, detailed
Lower right (limbic mode)
INTERPERSONAL, feeling-based, kinesthetic,
emotional
Upper right (limbic system)
IMAGINATIVE, intuitive, integrating, synthesizing
Dr. Roger Sperry
Expalined that the brain has two hemispheres that
perform tasks differently from each other
"Split-Brain Theory"
Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)
a 120-question survey instrument that measured the
preference strengths of the four quadrants
Neocortex or rational brain
(acc. To Dr. MacLean)
Resposible for intellectual tasks such as language,
planning, abstraction, ad perception
Discoveries by Dr. Roger Sperry
left hemisphere of the brain:
Performing tasksthat were intuitive, creative, and
synthesizing
Right hemisphere of the brain:
Analytical, logical, reasoning, critical thinking
Reptilian complex or primitive brain
(acc. To Dr. MacLean)
Controls the self-preservation and aggressive
behavior of humans similar to the survival instincts of
animals
Ned Herrmann
(Engineer at General Electric)
"Brain Dominance Theory"; the human body, though
symmetrical and paired , do not necessarily function
equally
"Father of Brain Dominance Technology"
Reptilian complex or primitive brain
(acc. To Dr. MacLean)
Controls the self-preservation and aggressive
behavior of humans similar to the survival instincts of
animals
Ned Herrmann
(Engineer at General Electric)
"Brain Dominance Theory"; the human body, though
symmetrical and paired , do not necessarily function
equally
"Father of Brain Dominance Technology"
Limbic systen or intermediate brain
(acc. To Dr. MacLean)
Responsible for the motivation and emotion involved
in feeding, reproductive behavior, parental behavior
Dr. Paul MacLean
(neuroscientist)
came up with a theory that identified three distinct
parts of the brain; NEROCORTEX, LIMBIC SYSTEM ,
REPTILIAN COMPLEX
"The Triune Brain Theory"
Quadrant A nd B learners
Often characterized as practical, reality -based, down
to earth persons
Quadrant B and C learners
Often characterized as fun, flexible, and open minded
persons
Mind map
A diagram used to represent ideas or information
branching from a central key word or idea and used
as an aid in study, organization, problem solving,
decision-making and writing
Mind maps
Useful visual tools that help in linking together
concepts and information
Tony Buzan
(British psychology author abd consultant)
Popularized the use of the phrase "mind map"
Neuroscientists and psychologists
Proposed several theories about the brain and its
functions
Mind maps
Useful during brainstorming sessions, making
decisions, organizing information, simplifying complex
ideas, note-taking
Brain Dominance
Leads to thinking preferences tht influence and
determine the learning styles of a person
Mind mapping
A technique or tool that organizes and put into
contextual relationships , various information,
concepts and ideas