LEFT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS

— Manifests conscious awareness

— Likes concrete analysis

— Deals with parts and specifics

— Displays critical thinking based on logic

— Has an external focus

— Relies on linear, sequential, step-by-step thought patterns

— Accomplishes one task at a time

— Has clear priorities and written lists

— Focuses on details and facts

— Focuses on what is actually said (facts)

— Understands verbal instructions, both oral and written

— Makes decisions based on facts

— Focuses on mastering mechanics

— Reads instruction manuals

— Plans

— Implements order, control

— Is time bound

— Is future oriented

— Thinks convergently, systematically brings ideas together, generates conclusions and clear next steps