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The right hemisphere: neuropsychological functions.

K M Heilman, D Bowers, E Valenstein

    Journal of Neurosurgery
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    The right hemisphere is specialized for visuospatial, attentional, and emotional functions. Damage to this hemisphere can lead to significant behavioral disorders, though the left hemisphere may compensate.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • The human brain comprises two hemispheres, each with specialized functions.
    • While not absolutely dominant, hemispheres exhibit distinct roles in cognition and behavior.
    • Understanding hemispheric specialization is crucial for diagnosing and treating neurological disorders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review major behavioral disorders linked to right hemisphere dysfunction.
    • To focus on visuospatial, attentional, and emotional deficits resulting from right hemisphere lesions.
    • To highlight the importance of right hemisphere functions in overall behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on right hemisphere function and dysfunction.
    • Analysis of behavioral disorders associated with right hemisphere lesions.
    • Categorization of deficits into visuospatial, attentional, and emotional domains.

    Main Results:

    • Left hemisphere lesions are typically linked to language and praxic impairments.
    • Right hemisphere lesions are frequently associated with visuospatial, attentional, and emotional disorders.
    • These three categories encompass the most common behavioral defects seen with right hemisphere damage.

    Conclusions:

    • The right hemisphere plays a critical role in visuospatial, attentional, and emotional processing.
    • Damage to the right hemisphere can result in specific and identifiable behavioral deficits.
    • Further research into hemispheric specialization aids in understanding brain function and recovery.

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