An older hypothesis of hemispheric specialization proposes that one hemisphere is reponsible for the expression, experience, and recognition of both positive and negative emotions. This hypothesis is known as what?

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The right hemisphere hypothesis suggests that the right hemisphere of the brain is more involved in the processing of both positive and negative emotions, as opposed to the left hemisphere which is often associated with language and analytical tasks. This hypothesis posits a specialization of the right hemisphere in emotional processing, regardless of the emotion's valence.

An Older Hypothesis of Hemispheric Specialization Proposes That One Hemisphere