Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Practice Examination

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Which hemisphere of the brain controls the right side of the body and is responsible for language?

Left Hemisphere
Right Hemisphere
Frontal Lobe
Occipital Lobe

The correct answer is: Left Hemisphere

The left hemisphere of the brain is primarily responsible for controlling the right side of the body due to the way the brain's motor control pathways cross. This means that signals from the left side of the brain influence movements on the right side. Additionally, the left hemisphere is often associated with language processing. Areas such as Broca's area and Wernicke's area, which are critical for speech production and comprehension, respectively, are located in this hemisphere. Thus, it plays a vital role in tasks involving language, making the left hemisphere crucial for verbal communication and analytical thinking.