Right-Handedness: A Consequence of Infant Supine Head-Orientation Preference?.

Michel, George F.

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ERIC Number: EJ249127

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-May

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Right-Handedness: A Consequence of Infant Supine Head-Orientation Preference?

Michel, George F.

Science, v212 n4495 p685-87 May 1981

Suggests that since most newborn infants (65%) preferred to lie with their heads turned to the right, whereas 15% showed a distinct preference for the left, right head-orientation preference may contribute to the early development of right-handedness. (Author/SK)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Science, Development, Handwriting, Higher Education, Infant Behavior, Infants, Lateral Dominance, Left Handed Writer, Neonates, Personality Traits, Science Education, Scientific Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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