Music's Physical Effects
What is 1 chemical released into the brain when listening to music.
Dopamine or Serotonin
How does music improve memory?
Creates memories that are stored in both hemispheres of the brain, making it 2x stronger.
What is Music Therapy?
A form of therapy where music is either listened to, played, or moved to.
What are the 2 main heart conditions that can be improved with Music Therapy?
High Blood Pressure and Irregular Heart Rhythms
What is something that stabilizes for those with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's when listening to music?
Gait
What does Dopamine do to the brain?
Triggers the pleasure center/ make you feel happy.
Music can improve mental __________ which helps us focus better.
Alertness.
What are the 3 main forms of music therapy?
Listening to, playing, or moving to.
What are 2 sleep disorders that can be improved with Music Therapy?
Insomnia and Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS).
What are some symptoms that those who struggle with PTSD experience?
Severe anxiety, night terrors, panic attacks, sleep issues, etc.
What is another function of Dopamine?
Blocks pain.
Music can alter your ______ or emotions.
Mood.
What can Music Therapy do?
Answers may vary.
What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
What is Autism?
A developmental disorder that causes problems with social communication and interaction, and causes restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests.
The Immune System
Name a song that creates an emotional reaction and which emotion it creates.
Answers may vary.
Which form of Music Therapy provides the most benefit?
Making/ Playing
How does Music Therapy help those with Alzheimer's?
What are some effects music had on the man with Alzheimer's from the video we watched?
He started talking more, had memories, started moving more, started singing, etc.
Listening to music is one form of music therapy. What are the other 2?
Playing and Moving to music.
Which hemisphere of the brain is responsible for analytical thinking such as math and science?
The left side.
The Mozart Effect
How can Music Therapy help those with Parkinson's?
It can calm the nervous system and boost the Immune System.
What was the name of the actor who is well-known to have Parkinson's?
Michael J. Fox