Chase is using a single earphone to listen in on a conversation. Based on the research that investigated hemispheric specialization in intact brains, he will recognize the words he hears MOST quickly if he
A)puts the earphone in his left ear.
B)closes his eyes while he listens to the conversation.
C)keeps switching the earphone from ear to ear.
D)puts the earphone in his right ear.

Question

Chase is using a single earphone to listen in on a conversation. Based on the research that investigated hemispheric specialization in intact brains, he will recognize the words he hears MOST  quickly if he
A)puts the earphone in his left ear.
B)closes his eyes while he listens to the conversation.
C)keeps switching the earphone from ear to ear.
D)puts the earphone in his right ear.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The left hemisphere of the brain, which is typically responsible for language processing, receives auditory information from the right ear. Therefore, using the right ear would allow Chase to recognize words more quickly.

Chase Is Using a Single Earphone to Listen in on a Conversation