This document provides an overview of several theories about brain structure and function: 1. It summarizes Paul Broca's 1861 study on language lateralization, Roger Sperry's split-brain research which earned him a Nobel Prize, and Paul MacLean's triune brain theory identifying three brain structures. 2. It describes Ned Herrmann's whole brain theory and the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument which measures preference strengths across four quadrants related to logic, organization, imagination, and social skills. 3. The document outlines functions of the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain. It also explains how the left and right hemispheres are specialized for different cognitive tasks according to the split-brain theory

1. Short Quiz
Identification. Write the missing word or concept to complete the
sentence.
1. Studies conducted on the brain often starts with an attempt to
understand a brain related _________________. What is this main
cause for the study of brain?
2. In 1861, he conducted a study on the language and left-right
brain specialization on a patient who had problems with language.
Who is he?

2. 3. Dr. Roger Sperry conducted a study for _________ which gave
him the 1981 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine.
4. This is a theory that explains that the brain has two hemispheres
that perform tasks differently from each other. He called this the
left hemisphere and the right hemisphere. What theory is this?
5. Another neuroscientist by the name of _______________, came
up with the Triune Brain theory who is he?

3. 6. The __________ is responsible for intellectual tasks such as
language, planning, and abstraction.
7. The limbic system is responsible for motivation and
______________.
8. What is the other name for the primitive brain?
9. Ned Herrmann is the proponent of what brain theory?

4. 10. How many quadrants are there in the theory by Ned Herrmann?
11 - 14. Name the 4 Quadrants.
15. What is the instrument developed by Herrmann that measures
the preference strengths of the quadrants?

5. CHAPTER 7:
THE POWER OF THE
MIND:
THE WHOLE BRAIN THEORY

6. ACTIVITY: BRAIN DOMINANCE
QUADRANT A Learner
analyzes data
down-to-earth
critical
logical thinker
understands money
works with numbers
QUADRANT B Learner
get things done
submits on time
creates procedures
plans and organizes
neat and organized
reliable in getting things
done

7. QUADRANT D Learner
vivid imagination
explores
curious
experiments
flexible
conceptualizes
uses visuals to learn
risk-taker
QUADRANT C Learner
tactile
sensitive
emotional
sociable
expressive
shares knowledge
uses physical movements

8. Overview: The Brain and How it Works
• Like an incredible living machine.
• This fist-sized, 3 pound or gan is responsible for the overall
functioning of our body.
• Command centre that directs action happening physiologically.
• Key information processing unit that interprets the world of our
experience an vital response unit that allows us to react to the
world.
• Like a capsule of our consciousness, of what we know, and of our
memories.

10. BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE BRAIN:
• The Hindbrain
• This part of the brain is responsible for our instinctive, autonomic behavior that serves
survival functions.
• Medulla – controls vital functions like respiration, blood circulation,
digestion, and heart rate.
• Cerebellum – regulates posture, balance, and muscular coordination
• Pons – acts as bridge between medulla and other parts of the brain;
regulates movement, sleep, and arousal.
• Reticular – activating system regulates attention, movement, sleep,
waking, and reflexes.

12. The Midbrain
• part is the conduction and switching center of the
brain that enables responses to happen, like
muscle movements and for auditory and visual
system processing to transpire.

14. Forebrain
• This is in-charge of our intellectual activity and
consciousness.
• Cerebrum acts as “executive center” of the brain responsible for
remembering, learning, and thinking, as well as taking charge of
language, and emotion.
• Thalamus relays sensory information.
• Hypothalamus secretes hormones and controls physiological
functions like temperature, hunger, and thirst.
• Corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres.
• Pituitary gland is the master gland that secretes hormones and
controls the endocrine system.

16. PREVIOUS STUDIES ON THE BRAIN
• 1861 – DR. PAUL BROCA –
conducted a study on the
language and the left-brain
specialization on a patient who
had problems with language.
• 1981 – DR. ROGER SPERRY –
conducted a study for epilepsy,
which gave him the 1981 Nobel
Prize for Physiology or Medicine.
“THE SPLIT-BRAIN THEORY”
• DR. PAUL MacLean – came
up with a theory that identified
three distinct parts of the
brain; namely: neocortex,
limbic system, and reptilian
complex.
• “THE TRIUNE BRAIN
THEORY”
• ENGR. NED HERRMANN – THE
BRAIN DOMINANCE THEORY.

17. THE SPLIT BRAIN THEORY
•The brain has two hemispheres that perform
tasks differently from each other. The left
hemisphere and the right hemisphere.
•The left brain
performs
intuitive,
creative, and
synthesizing
•The right brain
performs
analytical, logical
reasoning, and
critical thinking.

18. THE TWO HEMISPHERES OF THE BRAIN and its
FUNCTIONS

20. THE TRIUNE BRAIN THEORY

21. THE WHOLE BRAIN THEORY
HERRMANN
BRAIN
DOMINANCE
INSTRUMENT,
(HBDI)

23. MIND MAPPING
•Mind map – is a diagram used to
represent ideas or information
branching from a central keyword or
ideas and used as an aid in study,
organization, problem-solving, decision-
making, and writing.

24. www.mindmapping.com
1. The center image represents the main idea,
subject or focus.
2. The main branches radiate from the central
image.
3. The branches comprise a key image or word drawn
or printed on its line.
4. Twigs represent the lesser topics
5. The branches form a connected nodal structure.

27. Using Mind Maps Effectively
1. Use single words or simple phrases
2. Print Words
3. Use Color to Separate Different Ideas
4. Use Symbols and Images
5. Use Cross-linkages

28. Thank you for listening!
That In All Things God May Be Glorified!
MRS. JULIENNE ROSE PENARANDA-SABALLA, MAEd., RGC