Hi everyone, Wasn't the illusion of the dancing woman discussed last year on TIPS? Jim Jim Matiya Florida Gulf Coast University [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2003 Moffett Memorial Teaching Excellence Award of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (Division Two of the American Psychological Association)New webpage: http://online.morainevalley.edu/WebSupported/JimMatiya/ Using David Myers' texts for AP Psychology? Go to http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/cppsych/ High School Psychology and Advanced Psychology Graphic Organizers, Pacing Guides, and Daily Lesson Plans archived at www.Teaching-Point.net
Subject: [tips] Never Seen This One BeforeDate: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:45:58 -0500From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: tips@acsun.frostburg.edu Friends, One of my colleagues here forwarded the attached image file to me and asked if I could explain why the dancer is sometimes seen as spinning to the left and sometimes to the right. I don't buy the left brain/right explanation that came with it, but I have no real idea why it works. Can anyone help me out? Thanks, Larry ************************************************************Larry Z. DailyAssociate Professor of PsychologyPsychology Department ChairDepartment of PsychologyWhite Hall, Room 216Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown, West Virginia 25443Psychology phone: (304) 876-5297email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://webpages.shepherd.edu/LDAILY/index.htmlAdam's prize was open eyesHis sentence was to see - The Dreamer - Tom Rush From: Gordon DeMeritt Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 8:25 AMTo: Larry DailySubject: FW: [FWD: Left & Right Brain] Larry, help me understand this. How and why does this work? Gordon Dr. E. Gordon DeMeritt, MBA, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Business Administration and FACS P.O. Box 3210 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304-876-5350 'The Brain' If you see this lady turning in clockwise you are using your right brain. If you see it the other way, you are using left brain. Some people do see both ways, but most people see it only one way.See if you can make her go one way and then the other by shifting the brain's current. BOTH DIRECTIONS CAN BE SEEN Experimentation has shown that the two different sides, or hemispheres, of the brain are responsible for different manners of thinking. The following table illustrates the differences between left-brain and right-brain thinking: Left Brain Right Brain Logical RandomSequential IntuitiveRational HolisticAnalytical ; ; SynthesizingObjective SubjectiveLooks at parts Looks at wholesMost individuals have a distinct preference for one of these styles of thinking. Some, however, are more whole-brained and equally adept at both modes. In general, schools tend to favor left-brain modes of thinking, while downplaying the right-brain ones. Left-brain scholastic subjects focus on logical thinking, analysis, and accuracy. Right-brained subjects, on the other hand, focus on aesthetics, feeling, and creativity. Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. ---To make changes to your subscription contact:Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
