Quiz Ch. 9-11 Flashcards
What region makes up nearly 80% of the areas in the cerebral cortex?
Association Areas
How many neurons are there in the human brain?
100 billion
What is primarily responsible for communicating information within and between hemispheres?
White matter
Deleting unused synapses is called:
Pruning
Individuals with Williams Syndrome:
Are frequently drawn to music
Which approach allows researchers to monitor rapid brain responses in terms of milliseconds?
ERP
T or F: Neuroimaging data supports the notion that there are discernible differences in the brains of adult musicians that are most likely due to training.
True
Which area of the brain plays a central role in the processing of emotional responses to music?
The limbic system
T or F: Genetic instructions and life experiences work together to shape the brain while early and ongoing musical training affects organization in the brain.
True
Physiological responses to music:
Are internal bodily responses that require a monitoring device for detection.
Stimulative music is characterized by:
Fast tempos and loud dynamics
Respiration is measured by a:
Plethysmograph
Systolic Blood Pressure:
Represents maximal blood pressure in the vessels
An increase in conductance indicates :
An increase in arousal
The induction of emotions is aligned with which position?
Emotivist
The perception of emotions is aligned with which position?
Cognitivist