The dichotic listening task has been used to show a left-ear advantage for remembering dichotically presented words, consistent with the idea that the left hemisphere processes language.

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The dichotic listening task typically shows a right-ear advantage for remembering dichotically presented words, consistent with the idea that the left hemisphere, which is generally responsible for language processing, has better access to information presented to the right ear due to the contralateral organization of the auditory system.

The Dichotic Listening Task Has Been Used to Show a Left-Ear