The reason we have difficulty tapping our head and rubbing our belly at the same time with our two hands is that our motor control system is organized in such a way that our two hands prefer to move in the same ways at the same time.

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This is true. It's because our motor control system is wired for symmetrical movements, so it's difficult to coordinate two different movements simultaneously with each hand.

The Reason We Have Difficulty Tapping Our Head and Rubbing