Emotional lateralization
Emotional Lateralization
Emotional lateralization (pronunciation: /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl ˌlætərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/) refers to the asymmetrical representation or processing of emotional experiences in the brain. This concept is a subfield of the broader study of cerebral lateralization, which explores the functional specialization of the brain's left and right hemispheres.
Etymology
The term "emotional lateralization" is derived from the words "emotion" and "lateralization". "Emotion" (from Latin emovere, "to move out, remove, agitate"), in the broadest sense, represents a complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes. "Lateralization" (from Latin lateralis, "belonging to the side") refers to the localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain.
Overview
Emotional lateralization suggests that the two hemispheres of the brain are involved in processing emotional information differently. The right hemisphere is generally considered to be more involved in processing negative emotions, while the left hemisphere is more involved in processing positive emotions. However, this is a simplified view and the actual processes are much more complex, involving intricate networks across both hemispheres.
Related Terms
- Cerebral lateralization: The division of labor between the two hemispheres of the brain.
- Right hemisphere: The right half of the brain, generally associated with creative and spatial abilities.
- Left hemisphere: The left half of the brain, generally associated with logical and analytical abilities.
- Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emotional lateralization
- Wikipedia's article - Emotional lateralization
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