Have you ever heard people say that they tend to be more of a right-brain or left-brain thinker? From books to television programs,you have probably heard the term 1) ____ numerous times,or perhaps you have even taken an online which type best describes test to 2) ____ you. (A gained B derive C mentioned D stumped E surpassed F heavily G retorted H artistic I determine J distorted K analytical L identically M opposite N luminous O responsible) Do different parts of the brain really control different bodily and mental functions? Over the years, a theory that has3) ____ in popularity that the right brain and the left brain are 4) ____ for different modes of thought and that the way in which a person thinks will depend on which side of his brain works more actively. (A gained B derive C mentioned D stumped E surpassed F heavily G retorted H artistic I determine J distorted K analytical L identically M opposite N luminous O responsible) People who rely more 5) ____ on the right half of their brain tend to be more imaginative and spontaneous.They are interested in patterns, shapes and sizes,for the right brain is associated with 6) ____ ability like singing,painting, writing poetry,etc. Left-brain dominated people are quite7) ____ in the way they think. They tend to be more logical and 8) ____ in their thinking and usually stand out in mathematics and word skills. (A gained B derive C mentioned D stumped E surpassed F heavily G retorted H artistic I determine J distorted K analytical L identically M opposite N luminous O responsible) While the different functions of the two brain parts may have been 9) ____ and exaggerated by popular psychology,understanding your strengths and weaknesses in certain areas can help you develop better ways to learn and study. For example,if you are usually 10) ____ in trying to follow verbal instructions, an activity often cited as a right-brain characteristic, you can benefit from writing down directions and developing better organizational skills. (A gained B derive C mentioned D stumped E surpassed F heavily G retorted H artistic I determine J distorted K analytical L identically M opposite N luminous O responsible)