Whole Brain Training-Rationale.ppt

Whole Brain Training-Rationale Focuses on narrow segment of the brain Located in the left portion of the cerebral cortex Isolating certain parts of the brain does not promote All parts of the brain should work together! Research conducted at the California Institute of Technology, 1950’s Left hemisphere Analyze Use words Work with numbers Right hemisphere Unify concepts(put detail together) Formulation of a complete picture Creative Limbic system—lack of stimulation Become dull and lifeless Emotions and their connection to thoughts are completely ignored Constantly given the message to STO