Name a part of the brain.
Motor Cortex, Prefontal Cortex, Auditory Cortex, Cerebellum, Hippocampus, Brain Stem, etc.
What does a neuroscientist study?
Focus on the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions as well as the nervous system
Name one thing music may have that has been proven to help focus.
Deeper tones, smooth transitions, and instrumentals like jazz, classical, or soundtracks
Things that "grab your attention" in music, like vocals and instrument entrances, are known as...
salient events
Some music contains ____________, beats that simulate the rate our brainwaves modulate at when we're awake and alert.
Beta Rhythms
What type of memory processes and structures information for a short time while constructing a memory?
Working Memory
What type of memory involves the ability to recall and mentally reexperience specific events from one's personal past?
Episodic Memory
What are the variables in Shrek's experiment?
I.V. - Sleep Position D.V. - How Long He Sleeps
What are the groups in Shrek's experiment?
Control - Stomach, Experimental - Back
Name four constants for Shrek in his experiment.
Same size bed, same pillow, same time going to bed, same pajamas, etc.
What should Shrek's conclusion be?
Yes, the sleep position does affect how long you sleep. On average, Shrek sleeps one more hour on his back than his stomach.
What are Dory's variables?
IV - Color of shell DV - How long she remembers where the shell is
What are Dory's groups?
Control - Purple, Experimental - Pink
Name 4 constants for Dory
same size shell, same type of shell, same distance from shell, same type of sand for shell, etc.
What would a basic conclusion for Dory be?
Yes, the color of shell does affect how long she remembers. On average, the purple shells were remembered 3 minutes longer.
