lateralization
/ˌlætərələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The tendency for certain mental functions or processes to be located more in one side of the brain than the other.
- Studies on lateralization show that the right brain often handles spatial awareness and creativity.
- Language is a classic example of brain lateralization, with most people processing speech in the left hemisphere.
- The development of lateralization in children affects how they learn to read and write.
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