Tag Archives: Psychology

@NYTimes’ Substandard coverage of the Democratic side of #Election2016 | Blog#42

When it comes to quality, parity, and objectivity, The New York Times’ coverage of the left side of Election 2016 has been less than adequate; horrible for what is still considered the nation’s paper of record. Continue reading @NYTimes’ Substandard coverage of the Democratic side of #Election2016 | Blog#42

CommonHealth: How Playing Music Affects The Developing Brain | WBUR

Remember “Mozart Makes You Smarter”?

A 1993 study of college students showed them performing better on spatial reasoning tests after listening to a Mozart sonata. That led to claims that listening to Mozart temporarily increases IQs — and to a raft of products purporting to provide all sorts of benefits to the brain.

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