Studies of cerebral laterality in nonhuman species indicate that hemispheric differences
A)are found in many species, and the specific functions involved are quite similar.
B)are found in many species, but the specific functions involved often differ.
C)are typically found only in humans and other primate species, and the specific functions involved differ from species to species.
D)have been strongly documented in humans only.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Studies of cerebral laterality in nonhuman species have shown that hemispheric differences are present in many species, but the specific functions involved often differ. For example, in birds, the left hemisphere is typically dominant for song learning and production, while in some fish, the right hemisphere is dominant for spatial tasks. Therefore, option B is the most accurate statement. Option A implies that the specific functions involved are the same in all species, which is not true. Option C is incorrect because hemispheric differences have been observed in many non-primate species as well. Option D is incorrect because hemispheric differences have been documented in many non-human species.

Studies of Cerebral Laterality in Nonhuman Species Indicate That Hemispheric