Sometimes while searching the internet for relevant articles, I come across studies which seem pretty trivial and I wonder why someone wasted their efforts and resources to study something completely ridiculous and seemingly without meaning. However, sometimes good study subjects are disguised by their vague headlines. I think the following is an example.
An article posted recently on ScienceDaily.com, titled “Male and Female Brain Patterns Differ during Reaching”, discusses a study done on differences between how men and women’s brains act differently when preparing to do visually guided tasks. The researchers use the name “visually guided tasks” for things such as; using a mouse and driving a car.
Women’s brains showed activity in three different sections of the brain with activity occurring in both sides of the brain, while men showed behavior in four sections, but only on one side of the brain, unless the task was complex. The researchers who completed the study believe it is important because results indicate that gender is an important factor in determining the proper course of treatment for victims who suffer from a stroke affecting one side of the brain.
I guess it just goes to show you; sometimes an article is worth reading even if the headline seems insignificant.
But a catchy headline sure gets you attention!
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Bechdel, J. (2007). Study Indicates Gender as an Important Factor in Treating Stroke Victims. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 13, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/04/16/study-indicates-gender-as-an-important-factor-in-treating-stroke-victims/
