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The Mozart effect is the theory that listening to the music of Mozart may temporarily boost scores on one portion of an IQ test. Popular science versions of the theory make the claim that "listening to Mozart makes you smarter" or that early childhood exposure to classical music has a beneficial effect on mental development .
Jan 8, 2013 · (Copyright: Thinkstock) It is said that classical music could make children more intelligent, but when you look at the scientific evidence, the picture is more mixed. You have probably heard of the...
MOZART EFFECT ON EPILEPSY. A more impressive indication of a Mozart effect is to be seen in epilepsy. In 23 of 29 patients with focal discharges or bursts of generalized spike and wave complexes who listened to the Mozart piano sonata K448 there was a significant decrease in epileptiform activity as shown by the electroencephalogram (EEG) 19 ...
- J S Jenkins
- 2001
The web page explores the scientific evidence and media hype behind the so-called \"Mozart effect\", which claims that listening to classical music can improve spatial reasoning and intelligence. It cites various studies, experts and examples to support different perspectives on this controversial topic.
In this chapter we describe the general response to this so-called "Mozart effect" and explore the scientific literature supporting or debunking Rauscher's finding. Additionally, we recount the demonstrated positive effects of musical training as opposed to passive music listening.
The most well known of these is the infamous Mozart Effect which describes a short-lived improvement in abstract reasoning following exposure to Mozart's K. 448 Sonata. This effect has been replicated by some, but not others, and remains the subject of much controversy.
Oct 18, 2001 · A 2001 article that reports on a symposium on brain science and learning, featuring the controversial Mozart effect. The article summarizes the findings of neuroscientists on memory, brain damage, and education, and discusses the implications for public policy and society.
