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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Tiisetso Maseloane on 13/01/2010 12:30:02

Title: Why is it difficult to simulaneously rub your stomach and pat your head?
Post by: Tiisetso Maseloane on 13/01/2010 12:30:02

Tiisetso Maseloane  asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Good morning Chris
 
Can you please explain to me how this happens or how can it be done(in Green)?

Why the brain can not find that rhythm of the hand?
Please chris explain this to me why is this difficult?
 
Rgds
Tiisetso
 
HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?

You have to try this please, it takes 2 seconds.
I could not believe this! It is from an orthopaedic
surgeon.............

This will confuse your mind and you will keep trying over and over
again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you can't.
It is pre-programmed in your brain!


1. While sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift
Your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.

2. Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air
With your right hand.


Your foot will change direction.


I told you so! And there's nothing you can do about it!
You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the
Day is done you are going to try it again, if you've not already
done so.

What do you think?

Title: Why is it difficult to simulaneously rub your stomach and pat your head?
Post by: Lor on 24/08/2010 12:38:13

that is messed-really interesting-I wonder what is the cause of this glitch in our  brains?

Title: Why is it difficult to simulaneously rub your stomach and pat your head?
Post by: MartinTheK on 24/08/2010 16:37:04

You only think that it is difficult because you have not taken the time needed to do it. How long did it take you to learn to sit up? Probably about six months. I bet you could learn this skill in much less time if you applied yourself seriously

Man on the street,"How do I get to Carnegie hall?
Homeless panhandler,"Practice, practice,practice!"

Title: Why is it difficult to simulaneously rub your stomach and pat your head?
Post by: tommya300 on 24/08/2010 22:35:34

I tried and drew a reverse 6, a mirror image right off the bat and kept the foot i n a clockwise motion
There after I could not concentrate on it.
I was easier to use right foot and left hand with just a few practices.
Training practice on a bias.

Title: Why is it difficult to simulaneously rub your stomach and pat your head?
Post by: Karen W. on 25/08/2010 07:01:38

UI can do it easily with right ankle going clockwise and left hand making a 6 in the air without much thought. But...right ankle right hand no way my able does a very quick switch in  a counter clockwise direction!

Title: Why is it difficult to simulaneously rub your stomach and pat your head?
Post by: Lor on 06/09/2010 00:25:37

i tried that way a few times with no luck-lol. I'd love to hear this put to the question of the week  Naked Scientists podcast-as to why its not possible.