- Ambidexterity – Wikipedia
- This article provides information about ambidexterity, the state of being equally adept in the use of both left and right appendages, usually the hands. It also incorporates text from a publication in the public domain[1].
- Ambidexter – Wikipedia
- This article discusses the term “Ambidexter,” which refers to the state of being equally adept in the use of both left and right appendages, usually the hands. It also mentions “Ambidexter” as a British thoroughbred horse and a type of shrimp in the family Processidae[2].
- Ambidextrous organization – Wikipedia
- This article focuses on organizational ambidexterity, which refers to an organization’s ability to be efficient in its management of today’s business and adaptable for coping with future challenges. It discusses the origin, development, and functional definition of organizational ambidexterity, as well as its implications for individuals, teams, and leaders[3].
- Handedness – Wikipedia
- While not directly related to the term “Ambidexterity,” this article provides information about handedness, including true ambidexterity, which is rare, and the preference of using one hand for most purposes. It also discusses the psychological and cognitive aspects of handedness[4].
These Wikipedia articles cover various aspects of ambidexterity, including its definition, organizational implications, and related terms.
Citations:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambidexterity
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambidexter
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambidextrous_organization
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handedness
Ambidexterity is the ability to use both the right and left hand equally well. When referring to objects, the term indicates that the object is equally suitable for right-handed and left-handed people. When referring to humans, it indicates that a person has no marked preference for the use of the right or left hand.
Only about one percent of people are naturally ambidextrous, which equates to about 80,000,000 people in the world today. In modern times, it is common to find some people considered ambidextrous who were originally left-handed and who learned to be ambidextrous, either by choice or as a result of training in schools or in jobs where right-handedness is often emphasized or required.[citation needed] Since many everyday devices such as can openers and scissors are asymmetrical and designed for right-handed people, many left-handers learn to use them right-handedly due to the rarity or lack of left-handed models. Thus, left-handed people are more likely to develop motor skills in their non-dominant hand than right-handed people.
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Etymology
Dating from the 17th century C.E.; ambidexter + -ity, from Medieval Latin adjective ambidexter (“utilising both hands normally”), from Latin ambi- + dexter (“right, handy, opportune”).