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![]() In simple terms, humans have two memory systems-implicit and explicit. The way the brain forms memories also encodes us with a negative slant. HOW THE BRAIN’S MEMORY SYSTEMS IMPACT NEGATIVITY Early life experiences that are negative can color a person’s overall outlook on life. However, that base of negativity has already been rooted in their worldview. Because of this, children grow with negativity as a foundation.Īfter the left hemisphere has come into the picture, children pick up new tools-language, and logic-to cope with negative emotions. Without the left hemisphere’s strengths, they don’t have the logic to override those early perceptions. Considering that the right hemisphere comes into play first, youngsters view the world through that negative lens. One of the key reasons why people tend to be negative is because the right hemisphere-the side that is more negatively oriented-typically develops before the left hemisphere. The brain-imaging work at Amen Clinics shows that overactivity in the limbic system is associated with depression, which may be another reason why negativity is so common. It is also more tightly connected to the limbic system, which is considered the brain’s emotional center. ![]() By contrast, research shows that the right hemisphere has a more negative orientation and is associated with isolation and self-preservation. The left hemisphere tends to be more positive and is more involved in social connections and exploration. ![]() In terms of negativity, the two sides differ.
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