Authors : Nitish Gupta

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUL1730

Abstract : Ambidexterity denotes the proficient utilization of both hands and is akin to mixed handedness, which involves the use of different hands for different tasks. The etiology of ambidexterity is still being elucidated, with the precise cause remaining elusive. It is posited that many ambidextrous individuals are predominantly left-handed and have acquired dexterity in their right hand. Certain genetic variations may also factor into ambidexterity. Research suggests a potential association between ambidexterity and conditions such as ADHD, schizophrenia, and PTSD; however, further investigations are imperative to comprehensively grasp the origins and implications of ambidexterity. This paper aims to review the same and provide empirical evidence of the same.

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