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Laterality, torque and personality.

D A Strom, R S Dean, L S Wenck

    The International Journal of Neuroscience
    |April 1, 1987
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    Unusual laterality, or confused handedness, in normal individuals may indicate emotionality patterns similar to those seen in pathological groups. This suggests a continuum of emotional expression linked to laterality.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychology
    • Human Behavior

    Background:

    • Laterality, including torque and handedness, is increasingly linked to emotional pathology.
    • Previous research suggests unusual laterality patterns are common in individuals with emotional disorders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between laterality measures (torque and a multifaceted laterality index) and personality variables in a healthy population.
    • To explore whether laterality patterns in normal individuals mirror those found in pathological groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Assessed torque and a multifaceted laterality measure in a normal population.
    • Administered the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16 PF) to assess personality variables.

    Main Results:

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    • A pattern of emotionality was observed in individuals with confused laterality within the normal population.
    • This emotionality pattern closely resembled reported aberrant personality factors and laterality in pathological groups.
    • Suggests a potential continuum of emotional expression associated with confused laterality.

    Conclusions:

    • Confused laterality in a normal population may be associated with emotionality traits similar to those in pathological states.
    • A cohesive continuum of emotional expression may exist in relation to laterality.
    • Critiqued the utility of torque and multifaceted laterality measures for research and clinical applications.