Psychology

[Limista]

What would be the effect on mental processes if the corpus callosum (connect left and right hemispheres of brain) was to be cut into two?

Not sure about this one...

[Moe112]

Well we know that the Corpus Callosum (spelling?) is what allows for communication between the two hemispheres, so if it were to be cut in two it would result in a cut off in communication and co-ordination between the right and left hemispheres.

An example would be trying to tie your shoelaces but being unable to because the two sides of the brain can't communicate therefore they cant co-ordinate that hands accordingly. Hope this helps

[Limista]

But wouldn't that affect behaviour? How does tying shoelaces affect mental processes... Or are mental processes and behaviour relatively/essentially the same thing?

The actual question from my textbook is this...
" suggest the possible impact on mental processes and behaviour if the corpus callosum were to be cut in two and it was no longer an intact 'bridge'. Explain your answer.