left-right brain dominance (compatibility mode)

Left

Sequential
Intellectual
Structure/planned
Controls feelings
Analytical
Logical
Remembers names
Rational
Solves problems by breaking them apart
Time-oriented
Auditory/visual learner
Prefers to write and talk
Follows spoken directions
Talks to think and learn
Prefers T/F, multiple-choice and matching tests
Takes few risks (with control)
Looks for the differences
Controls right side of body
Thinks mathematically
Language
Thinks of one thing at a time

Right

Holistic
Intuitive
Spontaneous
Lets feelings go
Creative/responsive
More abstract
Remembers faces
More likely to act on emotions
Solves problems by looking at the whole
Spatially oriented
Kinesthetic learner
Prefers to draw and handle objects
Follows written or demonstrated directions
“pictures” things to think and learn
Prefers essay tests
Takes more risks (less control)
Controls left side of body
Musical abilities
Emotional
Thinks simultaneously