6th Symmetry Webinar
Symmetry and Asymmetry in Brain Behavior and Perception
All vertebrates are apparently symmetrical in their anatomical external structure. Many internal organs also display apparent symmetrical organization, especially in the brain. This leads us to also expect symmetry in brain functions, such as in behavior and perception. However, upon closer inspection, such symmetry is only superficial. The most relevant example of this is the hand/limb preference, which has been documented in many animals other than humans. Is this asymmetry due to internal conditions or is it determined by external factors? Does this asymmetry in turn provoke other side differences in perception and behavior?
In this webinar “Symmetry and Asymmetry in Brain Behavior and Perception”, we will analyze symmetry and asymmetry in animals’ and humans’ behavior and perception. Since these functions are strictly related to each other, being the result of an internal drive and a sensory modulation, it is important to try to elucidate which comes first, i.e., if asymmetrical behavior can be generated by asymmetrical perception, and how; or vice versa, if asymmetrical perception follows asymmetrical behavior.
Date: 13 June 2022
Time: 10:00 am CEST | 4:00 am EDT | 4:00 pm CST Asia
Webinar ID: 854 2800 4495
Webinar Secretariat: symmetry.webinar@mdpi.com