Asymmetries in preparation for action

Authors
Bradshaw, JL
Citation
Jl. Bradshaw, Asymmetries in preparation for action, TRENDS C SC, 5(5), 2001, pp. 184-185
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
TRENDS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCES
ISSN journal
13646613 → ACNP
Volume
5
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
184 - 185
Database
ISI
SICI code
1364-6613(200105)5:5<184:AIPFA>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
The origins and nature of hemispheric specialization of action control are unclear. A review of some recent evidence suggests that the right hemispher e interprets spatial relationships whereas the left deals with temporal con trol of movement. Contrary to the popular view, specialization of the right hemisphere for spatial representations might have preceded left hemisphere specialization for language and movement.