Definition of "lateralization" [lateralization]

• Localization of a function, such as speech, to the right or left side of the brain. (noun)

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• "The Critical period hypothesis, as expounded by Lenneberg (1967) suggested a link between maximum receptivity for language and brain lateralization."
• "This effect showed no lateralization, meaning both left and right amygdala volumes followed this relationship."
• "Perhaps confidence affects hormones and brain lateralization just as much as hormones and brain lateralization influence confidence."