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Differences Between Consistent and Inconsistent Handedness Remain Consistently Interesting: Ten Years of Research on
Eric C Prichard1, Evan M Clarkson2, Stephen D Christman3
1School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR, USA.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|November 23, 2023
Summary
Handedness consistency, measured by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory (EHI), predicts memory and decision-making outcomes better than hand preference. Recent research expands on these findings, urging their inclusion in future studies.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Prichard et al. (2013) reviewed handedness consistency, finding it predicts cognitive outcomes.
- The Edinburgh Handedness Inventory (EHI) is a common measure for handedness consistency.
Conclusions:
- Handedness consistency is a crucial factor in understanding cognitive processes.
- Future research in memory and decision-making should integrate handedness variables.
- Further exploration of the theoretical implications of handedness consistency is warranted.
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