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Left-right confusion seems to happen more often when we are under stress or time pressure, so slowing down a bit is probably a good idea. Also, when you are in doubt as to which side is which, an old trick is to make an L shape with the thumb and the index finger of each hand.
- What does it mean if you confuse left and right?
- What is it called when you can't tell your left from your right?
What does it mean if you confuse left and right?
Mixing up left and right is surprisingly common. One study found that up to a third of people have problems with it sometimes. It can be associated with dyslexia and dyspraxia, as well as difficulty telling the time.
What is it called when you can't tell your left from your right?
Neuroscientists call this phenomenon as left-right confusion (or right-left confusion/disorientation). It is believed that there are neurophysiological explanations or it can be even related to your personality.
