Biopsych- Types of Employment by Kim Mason

Pediatrician

kaylianachambers2027 — 2026-03-11 14:23:05 UTC

A pediatrician would be more dominant on the right hemisphere because they are working with children and they need to understand how to work children's emotions. They also need to understand non-verbal communication when working with a baby/toddler.

Lawyer

paroberts2028 — 2026-03-11 14:23:13 UTC

A lawyer would be a left sided brain because they have to be logical, organized, and factual in order to successfully assist their clients with legal matters and possibly win their case. Being a lawyer involves being able to memorize and abide by the law, being able to write consistently and with correct grammar and spelling, and be able to use things like graphs, data, or other hard pieces of evidence to support them in their cases.

Veterinarian

mmitchell2028 — 2026-03-11 14:23:17 UTC

A veterinarian would be left brain dominant because they do a lot of analyzing, structured/logical thinking. They have to look at data, perform surgeries, and follow strict protocols.

Detective

kluby2028 — 2026-03-11 14:23:32 UTC

The Hemisphere that would be the most important as a Detective would be the Left side because it's considered the more logical side which is needed in this field of work.

Accountant

taylorrodrique2027 — 2026-03-11 14:23:44 UTC

The left hemisphere would be more important because being an accountant would involve using logic, facts, and applying knowledge to formulas to problem solve. It doesn't require emotion or creativity, which the right hemisphere would be used for.

chemist

plopezcobo2027 — 2026-03-11 14:24:15 UTC

The left hemisphere of the brain would be more important for a chemist because it is responsible for logic, analytical thinking, math and problem solving. Chemists spend a lot of time analyzing chemical reactions, measuring substances, and interpreting data from experiments. These tasks require careful reasoning and attention to detail, which are functions mainly controlled by the left side of the brain. Because chemistry relies heavily on calculations and systematic thinking, the left hemisphere plays the dominant role in this occupation.

Engineer

2026-03-11 14:24:17 UTC

Paramedic

bwilson2028 — 2026-03-11 14:24:29 UTC

A paramedic would be more dominant in the left hemisphere, because they have to be more verbal and rational thinkers with the situations they are in.

doctor

thomasdaly2026 — 2026-03-11 14:24:34 UTC

Bartender

nobrien2028 — 2026-03-11 14:24:44 UTC

judge

jmarrero2028 — 2026-03-11 14:25:05 UTC

a judge would be more dominant on the left brain because they are dealing with facts and must be unbiased while dealing with cases

Registered Nurse

mlyons2026 — 2026-03-11 14:26:20 UTC

Teacher

ktownsend2026 — 2026-03-11 14:27:29 UTC

A teacher would be more dominant in the left hemisphere of the brain because they must stay focused and organized to insure students get the best education they possibly can

Firefighters

jmonroe2028 — 2026-03-11 14:28:38 UTC

A firefighter would have to be right hemisphere dominant because they have to work with civilians and understand what the situation is and how to either de escalate or calm them down as well as helping others too.

Tower Light Bulb Changers (Tower Climbers)

nngo2028 — 2026-03-11 14:58:33 UTC

They would be more dominant on the left hemisphere because they must stay focused, be organized, and plan their movements carefully cause if they didn't then they could forget the light bulb and realize they forgot it 2 hours into the climb or they could fall and die if they are not careful.

Registered Nurse

amartinkova2028 — 2026-03-11 16:01:03 UTC

This would be more dominant to the left hemisphere because they have set rules and set things that they need to do. They also need to remember a lot of different things like the proper dosage of a medication for each patient and the different side effects.

Artist

2026-03-11 16:01:11 UTC

An artist would be right hemisphere dominant because their job involves creativity and imagination. They often think visually and express ideas through colors, shapes, and designs, which are skills connected to the right side of the brain.

Hair stylist

valeriemaynard2027 — 2026-03-11 16:01:12 UTC

A hair stylist would be more right hemisphere domniant because they need to visualize and be creative with their clients to help them get what they want in a way that fits them specifically.

Interior Designer

sabrinawright2027 — 2026-03-11 16:01:31 UTC

Interior Designers pull more from the right hemisphere rather than the left. Interior Designers express themselves through their designs, letting their creativity show through each space they design. They work with color, furniture, lighting, etc. that mainly pulls from the right hemisphere, allowing them to be creative when designing. However, there are some aspects of interior design that pull from the left hemisphere. Interior Designers need to be intricate sometimes, which involves precise measurement, placement, etc. It requires math and logical thinking, which contributes to the overall design. Interior Designers also think about layout and organization, which pulls from the left hemisphere.

Artist

2026-03-11 16:03:46 UTC

An artist is often considered right-brained because their work mainly uses creativity, imagination, and visual thinking, which are commonly linked to the right side of the brain. Artists use these skills to create original ideas, work with colors and shapes, and express emotions through their artwork. They also focus on the overall look and feeling of a piece rather than just step-by-step logic. Because creativity and visual expression are important parts of making art, artists are often described as using more right-brain thinking, even though both sides of the brain work together.

Laboratory technician

josslynsmith2026 — 2026-03-11 16:04:37 UTC

They would be more dominant on the left side of the brain as technicians follow a specific set of instructions and rules in the laboratory. This type of occupation requires someone who can analyze, put together puzzles easily, and follow a set of directions. If the technician is someone who needs to dissect something, they need to carefully set aside things in proper containers and labelings, as well as use more math to figure out weightings and sizings.

Scientist

jmarubu2028 — 2026-03-11 16:05:29 UTC

A scientist is more dominant in the left side of the brain because they focus more on logic and sequences to work on expansion ,discovery , research and advancing of known and unknown information

Pilot

alund2028 — 2026-03-11 16:08:33 UTC

I feel like a pilot would be left dominant because they have all these buttons to remember what they do and they are organized because they need to be able to get people from point a to point b safely

Graphic Designer

sha2028_2 — 2026-03-11 16:09:56 UTC

A graphic designer would be right hemisphere dominant because they focus on visual creativity and design. They must imagine layouts, colors, and images that communicate ideas clearly and attract attention.

Architect

2026-03-11 16:14:03 UTC

Architects are required to use both left and right-brained thinking. They use left-brained thinking by having to follow laws and regulations, but on the other hand, they have to use imagination and creativity to come up with designs