Information that is intuitive or emotional is processed
A. more effectively in the right hemisphere in most people.
B. more effectively in the left hemisphere in most people.
C. equally in both hemispheres in most people.
D. more effectively in the right hemisphere in about half of all people and more effectively in the left hemisphere in the other half.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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