Left Brain Right Brain Test

The idea of delineation of tasks between the left and right brain is not just an idea people have thrown around – it’s backed up by scientific proof. American neuropsychologist Roger Sperry won the 1981 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for his work in split-brain research. Want to know which side of your brain, left or right, is more dominant and by how much? Take this left brain right brain test to get the most accurate results.

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Which subjects do you prefer?
Math or similar academic classes
Music or similar art classes
When you hear a new song, you usually:
Check up the lyrics of the song first
Listen to the melody and rhythm first
What do you pay more attention to in the picture below?
The number
The shape
When you're meeting someone, you typically:
Show up early, just in case.
Arrive on time or slightly later.
When reading a book or an article:
I pay attention to every word and every detail.
I prefer to skim through and focus on the most interesting parts.
If you were to cook right now (and you have some cooking experience), you would rather:
Follow a recipe step by step.
Not use a recipe and just freestyle it to create something new.
If a person is asking you for directions from the red star to the yellow dot, what would you say?
Go straight for 100m, make a right at the intersection, go 50m and you're there.
Go straight until you see building A at the intersection, make a right, go straight and it'll be across the street from building B.
When you watch a movie, you pay more attention to:
The storyline.
The acting.
You think what is most admirable about a successful businessman/businesswoman and philanthropist is:
His/her business insight and keen judgement
His/her devotion to charity work and helping others
While working on math problems, you run into one that you've done before and you had gotten it right the first time around. With plenty of time to work on the problem, you would:
Solve the problem the way you had solved it the first time.
Try to solve the problem using a different approach.
When it comes to math problems, you are better at:
straight forward number calculations
problems involving shapes
Please close one eye and look forward with the other eye for 3 seconds before choosing an answer.
I closed my right eye.
I closed my left eye.
Of the two graphics below, which one do you like more?
A
B
Listen to the 2 audio clips below. Which one do you like more?

The first one
The second one
Would you rather go to an academic panel discussion or an art exhibition?
Academic panel discussion
Art exhibition
Which type of novels do you prefer?
Novels such as Sherlock Holmes
Novels such as Harry Potter
If you were to describe to someone the relative positioning of the eggplant and watermelon in the picture below, you would be more likely to:
Tell the other person: "The eggplant is to the top left and the watermelon is to the bottom right, they are facing each other."
Describe the positioning by motioning and gesturing with your hands.
Your room is usually:
Very neat. I like to organize and categorize all of my belongings.
Not super neat. As long as I feel comfortable and relaxed, it's fine.
Which choice do you think is correct?：
Red
Red
Blue
If you were to learn something new, you would choose to learn:
A new language
A new art form such as drawing or dancing
Regarding time management, which choice describes you more accurately?
I have a detailed schedule that I follow strictly. I like to make the most of my time.
I am more lax with my time and prefer not to set too many rules. I like to live more freely.
Which of the following choices most resembles the shape below?
Use your finger to draw the letter C on your forehead. The C you drew:
Has the opening of the letter facing the direction of your right eye
Has the opening of the letter facing the direction of your left eye
Which picture do you prefer?
1
2
Which picture do you prefer?
1
2
When you are arguing with someone, how would you usually go about convincing the other person that you are right?
Give factual examples or statistical data as evidence
Analyze the other person's argument to find flaws in their logic and then counterattack
What best describes your wardrobe?
I prefer clean and simple clothes and usually stick to just a few colors.
I prefer a variety of styles and bright, vibrant colors.
If you could succeed at either of the professions listed below, which would you rather choose?
An astronomer, dedicated to discovering the truth of a galactic mystery.
A novelist working on a story about a superhero saving humanity from doomsday.
You're traveling with some friends. When you're hanging out together at night, what would you talk about?
Interesting things that you saw or that happened during the day.
Ghost stories
If you were to give a birthday present to your 5-year-old self, you'd get yourself:
An action-figure or stuffed toy
Legos or puzzles
Your gender:
Female
Male
Transgender Female
Transgender Male
Gender Variant/Non-Conforming
Not Listed
Prefer Not to Answer

Tips for Left-Brained and Right Brained

Note: Please take the test and get your results before reading on. If you have a balanced profile, you may benefit from reading both sets of tips

Left-Brained People

Strengths and Weaknesses

💪 Pros:

Strong problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented and thorough
Ability to make data-driven decisions
Good at planning and organizing

😞 Cons:

May struggle with emotional intelligence
Tendency to overanalyze situations
May be perceived as cold or unapproachable
Resistance to change and new ideas

💼 Tips for Career Paths

Left-brained individuals may excel in careers that require logical thinking and strong analytical skills, such as:

Engineering
Computer Science
Finance
Law
Research
Data Analysis

💓 Tips for Romantic Relationships:

Look for a partner who can balance their logical nature with emotional warmth and empathy.
Practice open communication and active listening to build emotional intimacy.
Be mindful of their partner's emotional needs and make an effort to be more empathetic and understanding.

👥 Tips for Community Roles:

Participate in community initiatives that require planning, organization, or problem-solving skills, such as local government, neighborhood associations, or volunteer organizations.
Share their expertise through workshops, seminars, or tutoring programs.
Engage in community projects that allow them to use their analytical skills to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

🤝 Tips for General Friendships:

Seek out friends who share similar interests in activities that stimulate their analytical mind, like strategy games, book clubs, or intellectual discussions.
Be open to friendships with people who have different perspectives and can offer alternative viewpoints.
Practice active listening and empathy to deepen their friendships.

👨‍👩‍👦 Tips for Family Relationships:

Offer support and guidance in areas where they excel, such as helping with homework or household projects.
Work on developing emotional intelligence and actively listen to family members' feelings and emotions.
Participate in family activities that encourage bonding and connection.

🤔 Decision-Making Style and Tips for Improvement:

Left-brained individuals typically rely on logic and data to make decisions. To improve their decision-making style, they can:

Seek input from others to gain different perspectives.
Practice empathy to better understand the emotions and motivations of others.
Recognize the value of intuition and consider it alongside logic and data.

🎬 Famous Fiction People with the Same Traits:

Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle’ detective)
Dr. Gregory House (House M.D.)
Spock (Star Trek)

Right-Brained People

Strengths and Weaknesses

💪 Pros:

Innovative and imaginative
Strong ability to think outside the box
Flexible and adaptable
Emotional intelligence and empathy

😞 Cons:

May struggle with organization and planning
Tendency to get lost in daydreaming or ideas
Difficulty making data-driven decisions
May be perceived as unreliable or flighty

💼 Tips for Career Paths

Right-brained individuals may thrive in careers that allow them to express their creativity and spontaneity, such as:

Art and Design
Writing
Music
Theater and Performing Arts
Marketing and Advertising
Entrepreneurship

💓 Tips for Romantic Relationships:

Seek a partner who values and appreciates their creative and spontaneous nature.
Prioritize open communication and emotional connection.
Work on developing planning and organizational skills to create a stable and supportive partnership.

👥 Tips for Community Roles:

Get involved in community arts initiatives, such as local theater groups, art exhibitions, or music performances.
Offer their creative skills to help design promotional materials, event planning, or beautification projects.
Participate in community events that celebrate diversity and creativity.

🤝 Tips for General Friendships:

Seek out friends who share their passion for creativity and spontaneity.
Be open to friendships with people who have different perspectives and can offer stability and organization.
Practice active listening and empathy to deepen their friendships.

👨‍👩‍👦 Tips for Family Relationships:

Share their creative passions with family members and encourage them to explore their own interests.
Work on developing organizational and planning skills to contribute to a stable family environment.
Participate in family activities that foster creativity and emotional connection.

🤔 Decision-Making Style and Tips for Improvement:

Righ-brained individuals often rely on intuition and emotions to make decisions. To improve their decision-making style, they can:

Consider the long-term consequences of their decisions.
Seek input from others to gain different perspectives.
Recognize the value of data and logic and incorporate them into their decision-making process.

🎬 Famous Fiction People with the Same Traits:

Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter series)
Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

Can you give more background to this Left Brain Right Brain Test?

In November 2015, I had a conversation with a friend about the left and right sides of the brain. Although she did not fully agree with the theory's reliability, we thought it would be fun to create an online quiz to let people see if they are more left-brained or right-brained. We decided that the quiz would not give a true or false answer, but rather show a tendency towards one side or the other, like a spectrum map. It took us four months to design the questions and create the resources (vector images, well compressed audio files that saves your bandwidth, etc.) needed for the quiz, and we launched it in February 2016. Within a few weeks, a large number of people from Facebook had taken the quiz, and many were happy with their results, sharing them on their Facebook pages. Although the quiz is only for entertainment purposes, I believe it can give people some insight into their personality and decision-making process or preferences. I am proud and happy to have created it.

Why some people don't believe in Left and Right brain theory?

Some people do not believe in the left and right brain theory because it has been largely debunked by scientific research. While it is true that different regions of the brain are specialized for certain functions, such as language processing being primarily located in the left hemisphere, the idea that people have a dominant left or right brain hemisphere that determines their personality or abilities is not supported by evidence. In fact, studies have shown that both hemispheres of the brain are active in most tasks, and that the brain is highly interconnected, with information flowing back and forth between the hemispheres. Therefore, the idea that someone is either left-brained or right-brained is considered to be a myth by many scientists and researchers.

What are the benefits of taking this brain test?

Although scientific evidence shows that the brain functions as a unified whole, the Left/Right concept can still provide insight into our thinking style. The left brain is linked to logical, analytical, and rational thinking, while the right brain is associated with creativity, art, and spontaneity. By taking the brain test, you can gain a better understanding of your thinking style and preferences.

How do our brain work?

The brain is an incredibly complex organ that works to control and coordinate all of our bodily functions and behaviors. It is made up of billions of neurons, or nerve cells, that communicate with each other using electrical and chemical signals.

Different regions of the brain are specialized for different functions, such as sensory processing, language processing, and motor control. However, most tasks involve multiple regions of the brain working together in a highly interconnected network.

When we experience something, such as seeing a picture or hearing a sound, sensory information is transmitted to the corresponding region of the brain. The brain then integrates this information with previous experiences and memories to form a perception of the world around us.

Additionally, the brain is responsible for higher-level functions such as decision-making, emotion regulation, and social behavior. These processes involve complex interactions between different regions of the brain, as well as communication with other parts of the body such as the endocrine system.

Overall, the brain is an incredibly dynamic and adaptable organ that works constantly to process information and direct our thoughts and behaviors.