Dominate side of the brain
Type of Cognitive Processing
Brief Description
Linear Processing information from part to whole in a straight forward logical progression.
Holistic Processing information from whole to part; sees the big picture first, not the details.
Sequential Processing information in order from first to last.
Random Processing information with out priority, jumps form one task to another.
Symbolic Processes symbols an pictures; likes to use letters, words and mathematical symbols.
Concrete Processes things that can be seen , or touched - real objects.
Logical Processes information piece by piece using logic to solve a problem.
Intuitive Processes information based on weather or not it feels right know answer but not sure how it was derived.
Verbal Processes thoughts and ideas with words.
Nonverbal Processes thought as illustrations.
Reality-Based Processes information based on reality; focuses on rules and regulations
Fantasy-Oriented Processes information with creativity; less focuses on rules and regulations