Music and the Brain Quiz

What is the estimated number of Americans who listen to broadcasting radio daily?

• 276 million

• 200 million

• 150 million

• 300 million

How does listening to music affect productivity according to the Mozart Effect?

• It decreases productivity

• It only affects classical music listeners

• It has no effect on productivity

• It increases productivity

What is a key factor for music to positively affect productivity?

• Listening to music in the background

• Engagement with the music

• Listening to music at a high volume

• Listening to music while multitasking

How can music influence physical performance during workouts?

• By slowing down the heart rate

• By setting a pace for the body

• By reducing metabolic rate

• By increasing mental fatigue

What is necessary for playing an instrument to benefit the brain?

• Practicing only once a week

• Taking lessons without interest

• Engagement and passion for the instrument

• Playing any instrument regardless of interest

Which cognitive function is improved by learning an instrument?

• Verbal memory

• Mathematical skills

• Visual memory

• Spatial awareness

What is one of the benefits of early musical training?

• Reduced executive function

• Improved fine motor skills

• Decreased verbal memory

• Decreased brain elasticity

How does music help in studying for exams?

• By distracting the brain

• By waking up the brain

• By making the brain tired

• By reducing focus

What can listening to happy songs do for your mood?

• Make you feel tired

• Have no effect

• Lift your spirits

• Make you feel sad

What is a benefit of having music accessible through smartphones and the internet?

• Music is only available at specific times

• Music is accessible nearly everywhere

• Music is only available offline

• Limited access to music