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There is a popular idea that people are either "left-brained" (scholarly, logical, analytical) or "right-brained" (artistic, creative, emotional). The textbook authors note that these claims are __________.

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There is a popular idea that people are either "left-brained" (scholarly, logical, analytical) or "right-brained" (artistic, creative, emotional). The textbook authors note that these claims are vast oversimplifications based on small nugget of the truth.

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There is a popular idea that people are either "left-brained" (scholarly, logical, analytical) or "right-brained" (artistic, creative, emotional). The textbook authors note that these claims are vast oversimplifications based on small nugget of the truth.

The term nugget of the truth denotes a singular element of truth or wisdom within or among a greater story, narrative, speech, or claim, especially when most or all other elements are fictitious or of questionable veracity.

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