In psychology, cognitive burden asymmetry refers to the unequal distribution of cognitive load and its effects across different parts of the brain or on different cognitive functions. This asymmetry is evident in brain lateralization, where hemispheres specialize in certain tasks, and can become more pronounced under high cognitive load, potentially affecting performance and leading to biased processing or fatigue. For example, tasks may be processed more efficiently or with a greater "burden" on one side of the brain depending on the task's nature and the individual's specific neural wiring.
When I tried to multitask during finals, I felt the cognitive burden asymmetry kick in—my left brain was struggling with math while my right brain was zoning out on my playlist!
by Emotional Cruiser October 21, 2025
Get the cognitive burden asymmetrymug. Basically the White Supremacist version of "With great power comes great responsibility". They think they've gotta "civilise" the rest of the world
"It's tough being a white person, taking over the whole of Africa is difficult. But oh well, its just white man's burden I guess"
by Amouss October 2, 2023
Get the White Man's Burdenmug. a term used in a situation when something happens and you either blame it on the person next you or have the person next you deal with saying "your burden" and walking away
lilly & kate are talking
sam(runs up to both lilly and kate):
sarah herd tom cheated on her with one of her friends!
lilly: your burden. (walks away)
sam(runs up to both lilly and kate):
sarah herd tom cheated on her with one of her friends!
lilly: your burden. (walks away)
by gah!queen March 31, 2009
Get the Your Burdenmug. When your last child moves from home to go to college leaving the parents alone for the first time in years to explore the freedom and bliss of their next stage in life. Happier version of "Empty Nesters" which elicits a connotation of sadness and loss which is the opposite of a couple who is Free Birdin'
Mom and Dad are Free Birdin' (Burden) in Mexico...again. They so seem happy and more relaxed since I left for college. I wonder why?
by Bruno's Frank May 16, 2023
Get the Free Birdin' (Burden)mug. My girlfriends cat
by Diabeto138 February 24, 2025
Get the Burdenmug. by Crooked Smile FTC November 17, 2020
Get the Burden of crooked smilemug. 