"莫扎特效应"激发你的大脑

　　For years, scientists have been studying how music affects the brain and its functions. Classical music, particularly songs by Mozart, has produced measurable results that have become known as “The Mozart Effect.” The theory, essentially, is that listening to the music of Mozart can improve your intellectual capacity. The question is, can listening to classical music make you more successful?

　　近年来，科学家们正致力于研究音乐是如何对大脑产生作用和它的诸多功能。古典音乐，特别是莫扎特的作品。在聆听后会对人产生一定影响，被冠以“莫扎特效应”。这个理论实际上是指，听莫扎特的音乐可以提高你的智力。问题是听古典音乐真的能让你更为成功吗？

　　Music Increases Cognitive Function: Several studies have shown cognitive improvements in those who listened to classical music prior to performing certain tasks or taking tests. Functions that demonstrated in increase in capacity included: Language skills, reading skills, spatial  tasks, verbal communications, quantitative abilities, concentration, memory, and motor skills.

　　音乐能够提高认知能力：一些研究表明，在进行某一项确切的工作前或者在参加测试之前听古典音乐能够对认知能力有所改善，同时也表明此举对能力的提高也有所帮助，比如语言能力，阅读能力，空间思维能力，语言交流能力，计数能力，精力集中，记忆力，运动能力。