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Sunday, December 20, 2009
My Latest Helium Article on Versatile Versus Ambidextrous
Ambidexterity, or being ambidextrous, is the ability to use two hands or two feet equally. As only humans and parrots (90% use their left foot) are known to have an appendage bias, ambidexterity, then, becomes a unique study of interest when the subjects are human beings. Versatility, or being versatile, sounds like a similar concept, but actually refers to the range of ability in (or use of) any life form. It can also mean the many uses of a non-living item...READ MORE!
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1 comment:
Interesting topic. I use opposite hands for different maneuvers. I am right handed although I slalom water ski with my left foot. I drive the small motor boat with my left hand and crochet with either! I cannot write well with my left hand or sew with it. So I am not truly ambidextrous. Parrots really are 90% lefties?
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