Hermann Brain Dominance Theory

Brain Functions

Hermann Brain Dominance Theory

The chart below summarizes my "profile of preferences" (scores) on the Hermann Brain Dominance Inventory Test. This helps to explain why I failed as a salesman, but did well as a technician and engineer. My "left-brain" nature has been confirmed.

. The Cerebral System
Left Brain	Right Brain
Quadrant 1 Processing - FACTS, DATA, NAMES Associated Words - Analytical Mathematical Problem Solver Rational Technical Occupational Types (logical) - Engineers Systems Analysts Technicians Quad 1 Criticisms - "Egg-heads" "Cold-hearted"	Quadrant 3 Processing - FANTASY, VISION Associated Words - Artistic Conceptual Holistic Innovative Intuitive Occupational Types (synthesizer) - Architects Artists Salespeople Psychiatrists Venture Capitalists Quad 2 Criticisms - "Flakes" "Unpredictable" "Sloppy"
. The Limbic System
Quadrant 2 Processing - FORM, STRUCTURE Associated Words - Administration Conservative Organization Planner Structure Occupational Types (control) - Accountant Bureaucrat CEO Librarian Quad 3 Criticisms - "Narrow-minded"	Quadrant 4 Processing - FEELINGS, ENERGY Associated Words - Interpersonal Emotional Musical Spititual Talker Occupational Types (communication) - Care Givers Musicians Nurses Politicians Teachers Quad 4 Criticisms - "Basket cases" "Hot-blooded"

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This Vaughns Hermann Brain Dominance Theory web page was last updated on 2009-09-22.