Asked by Alexandra Atayde on Sep 28, 2024

Nadine had a stroke that was confined to the right side of her brain.What sort of task will be most difficult for Nadine,based on hemispheric lateralization studies

A)  mathematics and logical reasoning skills 
B)  fine motor coordination, such as for handwriting 
C)  spatial skills, such as fitting together puzzle pieces 
D)  language and communication skills

Hemispheric Lateralization

The functional specialization of the left and right hemispheres of the brain, with certain mental processes and activities being more dominant in one hemisphere than the other.

Spatial Skills

Abilities that enable a person to think about objects in three dimensions and to draw conclusions about those objects from limited information.

Stroke

A medical condition occurring when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, leading to rapid loss of brain function.

  • Understand hemispheric lateralization and its implications for cognitive and spatial skills.