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Whole Brain Theory

1. Paul Broca, Roger Sperry, and Paul MacLean contributed to theories of brain lateralization and organization through their research. 2. MacLean proposed the triune brain theory that the human brain is composed of three evolutionary layers: the reptilian complex, limbic system, and neocortex. 3. Ned Herrmann expanded on brain theories by identifying four dominant brain quadrants - analytical, organized, interpersonal, and integrated - that process information differently and prefer distinct activities.

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Whole Brain Theory

1. Paul Broca, Roger Sperry, and Paul MacLean contributed to theories of brain lateralization and organization through their research. 2. MacLean proposed the triune brain theory that the human brain is composed of three evolutionary layers: the reptilian complex, limbic system, and neocortex. 3. Ned Herrmann expanded on brain theories by identifying four dominant brain quadrants - analytical, organized, interpersonal, and integrated - that process information differently and prefer distinct activities.

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WHOLE BRAIN

THEORY
CHAPTER 7
Paul Pierre Broca (June 28, 1824 – July 9,
1880) was a French physician, anatomist, and 
anthropologist. He is famous for his work on 
brain lateralization, and the discovery of the
center for speech, named the “Broca’s area.”

Broca theorized that some language functions


reside on the left side of the brain.
Roger Wolcott Sperry
(August 20, 1913 – April 17, 1994) was an
American neuropsychologist and conducted a
study for epilepsy, which gave him the 1981
Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine.
Paul Donald MacLean (May 1, 1913 –
December 26, 2007) was
an American physician and neuroscientist w
ho made significant contributions in the
fields of physiology, psychiatry,
and brain research through his work at Yale
Medical School and the National Institute of
Mental Health.

MacLean's evolutionary triune brain theory


proposed that the human brain was in reality
three brains in one: the reptilian complex,
the limbic system, and the neocortex.
William Edward "Ned" Herrmann (1922 –
December 24, 1999) was an American creativity
researcher and author, known for
his research in creative thinking and whole-brain
methods. He is considered the "father of brain
dominance technology."
Herrmann’s Four Dominant Quadrants
 
Herrmann labelled the four quadrants of the brain as:
 

1. Upper Left (A) Cerebral Mode – keyword for this quadrant


is ANALYTICAL
 

2. Lower Left (B) Limbic Mode – keyword for this quadrant


is
ORGANIZED
 

3. Lower Right (C) Limbic Mode – keyword for this quadrant


is
INTERPERSONAL
 

4. Upper Right (D) Cerebral Mode – keyboard for this


quadrant is
INTEGRATING
QUADRANT KEYWORDS PREFFERED RESPONDS WELL TO
ACTIVITIES

Analytical Thinking Logical, factual, critical, Collecting data's, Listening to Technical or financial
quantitative, abstract, informational lectures, reading information, theories, charts,
impersonal textbooks, judging ideas based and graphs, formal approach,
on facts data heavy content

Sequential Thinking Conservative, Structured, Following directions, repetitive Agendas, goals and objectives,
organized, Detailed, planned detailed homework problems. simple graphs and
Time management and presentations, stickler for time,
schedules, planning and step by step procedures before
organizing concluding

Interpersonal Thinking Emotional, spiritual, feeling, Listening and sharing ideas, Creative and free flowing
sensory, kinesthetic looking for personal meaning activities, experiential activities
sensory input, teamwork, win – like music and art, people
win situation centered activities and
discussions

Imaginative Thinking Visual, holistic, intuitive, Looking at the big picture, taking Fun activities, humor, future
innovative, conceptual, visionary initiative simulations(What if oriented activities,
questions), visual aids, experimentation, though
appreciate beauty of a problem, provoking and challenging
brainstorming situations
MIND MAPPING
◦ Mind maps are useful visual tools that help in linking together concepts and
information in such way that the interconnection and interrelations of these are
clearly laid out and easily accessible to help in problem solving and for
reference and revie. (Mind Maps, n.d)

◦ Mind maps are useful during brainstorming sessions, making decisions, organizing information,
simplifying complex ideas, note taking and for personal use.
According to the website Mindmapping.com,
there are find essential characteristics of mind
mapping:
 
 

1. The center image represents the main idea,


subject or focus.
 

2. The main branches radiate from the central


image
 

3. The branches comprise a key image or word


drawn or printed on its line.
 

4. Twigs represents the lesser topic.


 

5. The branches from a connected nodal


structure
Using Mind Maps Effectively
Once you understand how to take notes in mind map format, you can now develop your own rules. The
following suggestions can help you draw impact mind maps:

◦ Use single word or Simple phrases


◦ Print Words
◦ Use color to separate different Ideas
◦ Use symbols and images
◦ Use Cross - Linkages

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