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Could inducing neurogenesis be a future treatment for autism, psychopathy and other disorders linked to functional deficiencies of the amygdala? It has been demonstrated by research that some neurogenesis occurs in the hippocampus and amygdala, which work together to impact memories, emotions and learning, and they are considered responsible for social intelligence. Clinical psychopaths have been shown to have reduced activity in the amygdala when given certain stimuli. Some research suggests

Ludwig van Beethoven is a revered figure in the history of classical music in today’s world. Born in Bonn, Germany, he underwent strict guidance from his father who aspired to mold him into the next generation “Mozart.” Sailing through the tides of social, political and cultural revolution, Beethoven became a renowned composer and rose in ranks in the history of classical music. Although succumbed to deafness in his later years, Beethoven had left behind a phenomenon legacy which took the stage

The third movement is entitled Scène aux champs, or “scene in the fields.” This pastoral setting alludes to Beethoven’s Am Bach from his sixth symphony, although with less serenity as Berlioz creates a “mood of sorrowful loneliness.” The piece is, like the second movement, in ABA form, with the idée fix attached at the end as a coda. The movement begins “with an echo from Berlioz's childhood: the sound of a cowherd's melody. Berlioz uses the huge orchestra to create the sense of suspension of time

One of the most complex relationships is that of a mother and daughter. Amy Tan is an author who writes about her life growing up as an Asian-American in Chinatown. Her novel The Joy Luck Club is a series of short stories about Chinese mothers and their assimilated daughters. One of these stories is “Two Kinds,” which looks into the life of Jing-Mei Woo and her struggle to gain a sense of self. Some key themes in The Joy Luck Club are the generational and intercultural differences among Chinese-American

Jeanne-Louise Dumont Farrenc; born May 31st, 1804 in Paris, was a virtuosa pianist, teacher, and French composer who started out during the early romantic era but remained unknown to the world. She comes from a very large dynasty of famous sculptors; such as her brother, Augustin–Alexandre Dumont, her father, Jacques–Edme Dumont, her grandfather, Edme Dumont, her great–grandfather, François Dumont, and her great–great–grandfather, Pierre Dumont. She began her piano studies at an early age along

Antebellum Period, Art The Antebellum period is generally spoken of as the years arranging from the acquisition of the Constitution, all the way to the American Civil War. This is a period in American history that is remarkable for its incredible magnitude of changes in the country’s history; industrial revolution, westward expansion, women’s history, and transportation revolution to name a few. Leaving aside all the rebellions, treaty’s, and massacres. The pages to follow will mainly focus on the

The Effects of Psychoeducational Group Therapy on Symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety and Depression Among Incarcerated Women Christa N. Walters University of Arkansas The Effects of Psychoeducational Group Therapy on Symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety and Depression Among Incarcerated Women Introduction The number of incarcerated women has increased significantly, increasing at a rate double to the rate of male incarceration since 1980 (Covington & Bloom, 2006). Braithwaite, Treadwell and Arriola note

2.2 Classical Music The classical music has the most comprehensive impact on the human. Many studies are dedicated to this issue. Scientists attribute miraculous effect to classical works, especially the masterpieces of world composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Debussy and others. Classical music is mostly written in the rhythm of the work, so it beneficially effects on the basic functions of the organism. Some works, musical phrases that penetrate the brain can calm excited

During the first half of the 19th century, opera was in it’s golden age. Composers sought to capture drama, emotion, and personalities, creating a closer connection with their audience. With this, they also began to reflect on the concerns of a broad audience; love and loyalty to family and/or nation, women’s desire for independence, struggle for freedom, fear of evil. This want to appeal to the population sparked the theme of national identity, which came to be known as Nationalism. The French

but when it came to these instruments he was in the spotlight. He did however perform his own work and those of Bach and Beethoven as well; this was really the only time where you were able to see him perform on stage. Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann had a very close working relationship as composers as well as piano and organ performances of the composers 3(Chernaik). Mendelssohn was one of the greatest conductors of all time. Why you may ask? Well he was the one who started the use of the baton