Understanding Tone Deafness

What is the actual disorder that causes tone deafness?

• Musical dyslexia

• Congenital amusia

• Auditory processing disorder

• Pitch perception deficiency

How does the speed of a guitar string's vibration affect the sound it produces?

• Slower vibrations produce higher sounds

• Vibration speed does not affect sound

• Faster vibrations produce higher sounds

• Faster vibrations produce lower sounds

What is one clue that suggests tone deafness might be hereditary?

• It is more common in older adults

• Identical twins often share the same sense of pitch

• It is more prevalent in urban areas

• It is linked to diet and lifestyle

Which part of the brain is associated with processing sounds in tone deaf individuals?

• Cerebellum

• Arcuate fasciculus

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

What is a common characteristic of the nerve fibers in tone deaf individuals?

• They are larger than average

• They are more numerous

• They are smaller and one branch is missing

• They are unaffected by tone deafness