Right Brain Vs. Left Brain – The Spinning Dancer

The Right Brain vs Left Brain Test … do you see the dancer rotating clockwise or counter-clockwise?

If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice-versa.

Personally I saw the dancer turning clockwise, although I still consider myself more left-brained.

Whether you see it spinning clockwise or counter, it’s a great optical illusion. If you see it one way but can’t “force” yourself to view it the other way, focus on the shadow of dancer’s foot as it bobs up and down. Eventually you can see it turn sideways in the other direction.

LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS

uses logic

detail oriented

facts rule

words and language

present and past

math and science

can comprehend

knowing

acknowledges

order/pattern perception

knows object name

reality based

forms strategies

practical

safe
RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS

uses feeling

“big picture” oriented

imagination rules

symbols and images

present and future

philosophy & religion

can “get it” (i.e. meaning)

believes

appreciates

spatial perception

knows object function

fantasy based

presents possibilities

impetuous

risk taking