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Lateralization of Brain Function

"The left and right hemispheres of the brain process sensory information in different ways and function differently in controlling behavior. This lateralization of brain function, originally thought to be unique to humans, is now known to occur in a broad range of non-human vertebrates..." – By Lesley J. Rogers

Electronic Communication

"Electronic communication is the ability for people to interact through technology. Some researchers focus on the characteristics of the technology. Yet it is the humans who determine how electronic communication is used and how it affects individuals and groups..." – By Anita Blanchard and others

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