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At a larger scale, the left hemisphere is somewhat specialized for positive experiences while the right hemisphere is more focused on negative ones (this makes sense since the right hemisphere is specialized for gestalt, visual-spatial processing, so it's advantaged for tracking threats coming from the surrounding environment).
Rick Hanson, Ph.D.: Confronting the Negativity Bias Ph.D. Rick Hanson 2010
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At a larger scale, the left hemisphere is somewhat specialized for positive experiences while the right hemisphere is more focused on negative ones (this makes sense since the right hemisphere is specialized for gestalt, visual-spatial processing, so it's advantaged for tracking threats coming from the surrounding environment).
Rick Hanson, Ph.D.: Confronting the Negativity Bias Ph.D. Rick Hanson 2010
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I am what is generally called a visual-spatial learner, which explains why I have to have some kind of visual prompt to develop a character.
Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » The marrow of storytelling 2009
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The neurocognitive phenotype of the 22q11. 2 deletion syndrome: selective deficit in visual-spatial memory.
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Those of us with poor visual-spatial skills often find it easier to read road atlases upside down.
Map of a Nation by Rachel Hewitt – review Ian Thomson 2010
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At a larger scale, the left hemisphere is somewhat specialized for positive experiences while the right hemisphere is more focused on negative ones (this makes sense since the right hemisphere is specialized for gestalt, visual-spatial processing, so it's advantaged for tracking threats coming from the surrounding environment).
Rick Hanson, Ph.D.: Confronting the Negativity Bias Ph.D. Rick Hanson 2010
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For boys, the fastest development is in the back of the brain, which performs visual-spatial tasks at which males tend to excel such as geometry and puzzle-solving.
As Little Girls and Boys Grow, They Think Alike Avery Johnson 2011
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The second group played games that trained short-term memory, attention, visual-spatial processing and mathematical abilities.
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Not only do gamers have highly developed visual-spatial skills, she says, "they've also practiced fighting back, so that when Freddy Krueger pops up in their dreams, they're energized and think it's fun."
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A second test group did exercises to boost short-term memory, attention and mathematical and visual-spatial skills functions typically targeted by commercial brain-training programs.
Study Finds Mental Exercise Offers Brain Limited Benefits 2010
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