A refined neurobehavioral inventory of hemispheric preference

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychology
• Psychometrics

Background:

• The growth of neuropsychology necessitates reliable measures of neurobehavioral preferences.
• Existing research on brain localization and cerebral hemispheric dominance informs the development of such instruments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and validate a novel inventory for assessing neurobehavioral preferences.
• To measure preferences related to specific cognitive functions associated with the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

Main Methods:

• Development of a 12-item inventory with four statements per item, targeting logical, verbal, manipulative/spatial, and creative functions.
• Administration and scoring of the inventory, with separate measures for left and right hemisphere preferences.
• Statistical analysis using six different criterion groups (e.g., artists, nurses, teachers) to validate the instrument.

Main Results:

• The inventory successfully measured neurobehavioral preferences.
• Statistical analysis confirmed that results aligned with predictions across diverse criterion groups.
• The instrument demonstrated validity in differentiating preferences based on hemispheric functions.

Conclusions:

• The developed inventory provides a reliable and valid measure of neurobehavioral preference.
• The instrument is suitable for applications in personality research, counseling, and management.
• This tool contributes to the field of neuropsychology by offering a practical assessment method.