Right Brain vs. Left Brain: Which Is Stronger?

Stefanie Veneziano

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Do you ever wonder why you are better at some things than others? Why you might have a knack for painting and other creative pursuits, but when it comes to math and science, you have no idea what you are doing? Or maybe you are the opposite! Maybe you love numbers and figures and logic and puzzles, but when someone asks you to draw a picture or write a poem, you are totally and completely lost. Of course, the world needs both kinds of people, but do you know which one you are? The way you are might truly stem from the fact that one side of your brain is stronger. But do you know which side it is? The answer might surprise you… Take this quiz right now to find out whether the creative right side of your brain or the analytical left side of your brain is stronger.

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It’s tax season! Do you generally enjoy crunching numbers?

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Yes, especially if I’m getting a refund!
No, I’m bad with numbers. I need an accountant.

It’s Monday morning at 7:30! What are you doing?

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I’m already in the office seizing for the day!
Waking up and rushing to get out the door. I’m always late…

If you could quit your job and start over, what would you do for a living?

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Computer programming. Coding would be cool!
Teach yoga. I love to stretch my body and meditate!
Accounting or something in finance. I like numbers.
Teach. Let me mold young minds!
Sales. I’m good with people.
Something related to marketing. I’d love to learn what people are drawn to.

It’s a night in with a bottle of wine, and an unassembled IKEA bed! Are you going to read the directions before starting your project?

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Of course. I don’t want to mess it up!
Nah, I don’t need to. It’s easy enough to build without instructions.

Which pattern would your eyes like to look at all day?

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Between managing work and a social life, it’s important to know when and where to be. Do you plan your days to schedule?

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Yes! I often have my life planned to the minute.
No, I usually know when I have to be somewhere. I’m more spontaneous.

We all had to write papers in college. How do you feel about writing now? 

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I’m a great writer, but I’m terible at spelling.
I’m a wordsmith by trade.
I can edit any paper or article, but I get too caught up in wanting to write well.
Please keep me away having to write. Thanks.

Your company is sending you to work in a foreign country for six months! You’re excited to go, but you don’t know the language. Will it be easy for you to pick it up?

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No. I need to be somewhere I can speak English.
I can learn enough to get by. I love languages!
I’ll just rely on my Google Translate app.

It’s time to buy a new car! As you’re browsing the dealership lot, you come across a car that’s totally giving you good vibes. Do you get it?

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I’ll need to do more research on the vehicle, but I’ll definitely consider!
If it’s in my price range, it’s meant to be.
Maybe. Where’s the salesman? I want a test drive!

Does it bother you when your different food servings are touching each other?

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Yes! My food is meant to be separate.
Not at all. It’s all going to the same place!

You’re at a party and someone comes to say hello! It’s been a while since you’ve seen this person. What about them do you remember first?

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Their name. I’m so bad with faces.
Their face. I have a photographic memory.

It’s crunch time — you’ve got five hours to finish an assignment! What Spotify station helps you focus?

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White noise
Acoustic guitar
Electronic game themes
I’m most productive in total silence.

Time to take up a new hobby! 13. Which activity would you prefer doing?

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Taking a pottery class.
Organizing your finances.

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What do you appreciate more about your favourite song?

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The lyrics
The rhythm

What excites you more about this picture?

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Drinking the coffee.
Filling out your to-do list.

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You have a dentist appointment tomorrow at 10am, do you:

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Show up early. I always make sure I am on time.
Knowing me, I’m probably going to be late.

When you are reading a magazine you usually:

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Skim through and focus on the photos
Read all the articles
Go straight to my favorite part…the crossword

Which of these books are you most likely to pick to read?

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via Amazon
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Your co-workers bought you a gift certificate to go sky-diving for your work anniversary. Do you have the guts to jump from the plane?

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Yes, I would love the thrill.
No, I’m not a risk taker.

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You're in charge of making Thanksgiving dinner this year and there’s a new recipe you’ve never done before, do you:

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Quickly read the ingredient and instructions but make it your own way.
Follow the recipe exactly. I don’t want to make any changes to the original recipe.