hemispheric lateralisation

if a function is delt mainly in one hemisphere it is said to be lateralised bc of this the hemispheres are not symetrical bc the functions r different

left hemisphere

language:

Most people's language processing is done in the left hemisphere

this area is associated with the brocas area (speach producation) and wernickes area (language comprehension)

right hemisphere

recognising

narmoto et al

this hemisphere is dominant for recognising emotions in others

research- people see the face expresions dominate on the left side bc the right hemisphere is for the left visual field so its more prominent

spaitial relationships

a women with right hemisphere damage who got lost alot hilighted the function with spaical relationships