What Would the Brain Scan of a Professional Violinist Most

question 85

Multiple Choice

What would the brain scan of a professional violinist most likely reveal?

• A)an increase in the representation of fingers on the left hand compared to the right hand.
• B)an increase in the representation of the fingers on both hands.
• C)an overall increase in size of the left somatosensory cortex
• D)a generalized increase in limbic system functioning.

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Definitions:

Neural Pathways

Networks of neurons in the brain that work together to enable a specific function, such as thought, speech, or motor coordination.

Dentate Gyrus

A key region of the hippocampus involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or desires are excluded from consciousness.

Sigmund Freud

The Austrian founder of psychoanalysis, a practice for addressing mental health issues through dialogue between a psychoanalyst and a patient.