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Outline for Research Paper (First Draft)
Background to Emotions
Function of Emotions
Interpersonal/ intra-personal functions
Basis of bodily functions - homeostasis
Include information collected from Music Therapy + Counsellor + Psychologist Interview
Shapes our ethical and moral behaviour
Functioning of society and culture in the reduction of social complexity and need for social order
Types of Emotions
Definition of Emotion
Neuroscientific Definition
Socio-cultural definition
Include Definition given by Ms. Ferin (Psychologist) based on Emotions
Functional Sequence
Subjective, physiological, behavioral response
Neural circuits
Limbic System
Function and Significance
Greatly responsible for emotional aspects + mental functions in the formation of emotional memories and emotions
Location - below the cerebellum
Structures and Significance
Amygda
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
limbic cortex, cingulate gyrus
Neural Circuits in Amygdala + Limbic Cortex
Automatic + endocrine responses associated with Hypothalamus
ANS - parasympathetic + sympathetic nervous system
Autonomic, Somatic, Immune, Endocrine Responses
Neurological Processes of Happiness
Hedonia
hedonic hotspots
Psychological components
Measurements
Examples of brain circuitry
Prominent neurotransmitters and role
serotonin
dopamine
neurochemical theory of positive mood, dopaminergic activity
nor epinephrine
Genetic factors (5-HTTLPR and MAO-A)
hormones and endocrinology
Effects of cortisol and oxytocin levels
Neurological Processes of Sadness/ Depression - Mental Wellbeing
MDD - Major Depressive Disorder
Causes of MDD
Lack of neurotransmitters
Causes
Role of Antidepressants
Inhibition of electric signal - faulty mood regulation
Include information from Counselor
Neurotransmitters present
Skewed dopamine transmission - faulty dopaminergic pathways
Damage to glutamate
HPA Axis
Important Structures (Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, Adrenal Gland)
Hormones Present (ACTH, CRH)
Effects of activation - immune suppression - depression - fluctuation of neurotransmitter levels
Neuroimaging techniques used
PET
SPECT
fMRI
Musical Elements and the Types
Importance of musical elements
Include information received from Mr. Joseph (Musician)
Performing, analyzing, composing music
Rhythm
Definition
Types - meter, duration, tempo
Classification of Tempo
Melody
Definition
Types
Conjunct, Disjunct - Significance
Major Mode, Minor Mode
Introduction to Music and Emotions
Role of Music
Include information from Mr. Joseph
Tool for Self Expression
Brain regions that respond to music
Role of HPA axis in music - cortisol suppression
Role of neurotransmitters, hormones, cytokines, and peptides in the emotional alteration due to music
Effect of Rhythm on Human Emotion
Investigation
Fast rhythmic piece caused an increase of heart rate and increased levels of happiness
Slow rhythmic pieces caused either a stagnant or decreased heart rate and increased the frequency of the emotion of sadness
Include an analysis of the readings of emotions felt by the participant prior and during the musical stimuli for both categories
Include the average increase/ decrease of heart rate
Take a specific instance from the tables showcased to increase accuacy
Related Work
Case Studies recorded from published Research Papers
Reflection on the investigation concerning effect of fast/ medium/ slow rhythm on emotional valence and arousal
Include information collected from Mr. Joseph (Musician) and Ms. Ferin (Psychologist)
Effect of Melody on Emotion
Investigation
A major mode + higher pitch increases the frequency of the emotion of happiness
A Minor Mode + lower pitch caused for an increased feeling of sorrow and sadness - negative emotional valence
Include a specific example from the table to improve accuracy
Include information collected from Music Therapist and Musician during interviews
Related Work
Effect of melodic vibrato on human emotion case study
Effect of shifting from a conjunct or disjunct melody on emotion case study
Application of Musical Elements in Musical Therapy
Working principle and significance of rhythmic entrainment - synchronisation of bodily functions
Include information collected from Ms. Rashmi (Music Therapist)
Music stimulation of emotional, cognitive, and physiological spectrum of mental well-being