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Table 1-2. Typical Left and Right Brain Functioning
Left Brain Right Brain
(Sequential [parts] processing) (Random [whole] processing)

Analytical Intuitive
Verbal/language Visualizes
Logical Spatial
Sequential/linear processing Spontaneous

Temporal Holistic (learns whole/then parts)
Mathematical functions Nonverbal processes
Prefers structure/predictability External focus

Internal focus Prefers to see/experience
Reasoning Dreams
Judgments Sees similarities
Deals with one thing at a time Integrates multiple inputs

parts of the brain. They also offer insights for trainers and educators into better strate-
gies to help provide information and reinforce assimilation in the brain.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited.
—Plutarch
Greek biographer and essayist

PUTTING YOUR BRAIN TO WORK: ACTIVITY

What are some things you have heard about how brain functioning impacts training?

How have you applied, or seen, brain-based concepts applied in training programs?

In the instances in which you have seen or experienced brain-based concepts, what were the results?