Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Cognitive neuroscience

  • Mozart’s “effect” on us: A review of an aspect of music and cognition

    Vincent de LuiseNew Haven, Connecticut, United States For decades, neuroscientists have explored whether there exists a causal relationship between listening to music and enhancement of cognitive ability. Does music make one smarter? Can listening to music lead to more memory and greater intellect? Does listening specifically to the music of Wolfgang Mozart improve cognitive ability?…