Amusia Project Outline
editThe introduction will consist of a brief definition of amusia, its causes (congenital or acquired), and the neurobiology that underlies its onset. The first section following the introduction will explore the symptoms of amusia, including tone deafness, music memory, inability to process pitch variations, etc. The subsequent section will discuss the congenital causes of amusia in detail, drawing information from behavioral and biological studies for support. The next topic will cover the reasons for the onset of amusia later in life due to trauma to the brain. The defects in neuroanatomy and disrupted biological processes associated with amusia will be addressed in these two sections about its causes.
After the biochemical aspects of amusia are addressed, the page will move into the history of amusia and its emotional and social impacts on those it affects. (Any other physical impairments and/or skill loss that arise as a result of amusia will be discussed here as well.) The next topic will cover the diagnostics and treatment associated with the disorder, including recent studies and breakthroughs that possibly delineate future research. Lastly, diseases with similar symptoms and/or causes will be listed, and appropriate links will be assigned.
Articles that have propagated our line of research include those listed at the bottom, which comprise the most recent studies we could find on amusia. Our preliminary division of labor is as follows: Kate Haworth will cover the causes of amusia, Alyssa Daigle will cover symptoms and neuroanatomy, and Ace Raney will cover history, social/emotional impact, and related diseases. We will all be responsible for keeping up with current research articles, especially concerning diagnostics and treatment.
References
edit1. [Tone Deafness: A New Disconnection Syndrome?]
2. [Congenital amusia: A short-term memory deficit for non-verbal, but not verbal sounds.]
3. [Cortical Thickness in Congenital Amusia: When Less Is Better Than More]