Laterality | Journal | Taylor Francis Online Publishes research on all aspects of laterality in human and non-human species, including the evolution of biological, neural or behavioral asymmetry
What Is Laterality? Brain Function and Body Preference Laterality describes the preference for using one side of the body over the other to perform certain activities This tendency influences how individuals interact with their environment and is not a conscious choice, but a reflection of how our brains are organized
Left hand, right hand: Understanding laterality and its impact on . . . Laterality, defined as the preferential use of one side of the body over the other, is a fundamental characteristic observed across species, and is deeply rooted in neurodevelopmental, genetic, and environmental factors
Lateralization of Brain Function Hemispheric Specialization Brain lateralization refers to how certain mental processes are more dominant in one hemisphere of the brain than the other While both hemispheres communicate constantly through a bundle of nerve fibers called the corpus callosum, they often specialize in different tasks
Left- vs. Right-Brained: Why the Brain Laterality Myth Persists In this article, I discuss left brain right brain research, discoveries leading to the development of the brain laterality myth, studies disproving it and theories as to what makes this particular myth so hard to shake