catharsis Correct Ans - release of strong emotions
autonomy Correct Ans - acting in accordance with objective morality
rather than under the influence of desires
ableism Correct Ans - prejudice and negativity that result in
undervaluing the abilities and humanity of those whose bodies or minds
function differently from the majority of the population
autonomic nervous system (ANS) Correct Ans - web of nerves and
ganglia, divided into parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, that
control and regulate involuntary behavior (i.e. breathing, functioning of
internal organs, blood pressure, heart rate, etc.)
equanimity Correct Ans - emotional or mental calm or composure; a
balanced or "big picture" view amidst disarray or difficulty
cerebral cortex Correct Ans - surface layer of the brain (and
cerebrum), consisting of grey matter that is involved in cognition,
consciousness, awareness, language, and higher order functioning and
voluntary behavior
limbic system Correct Ans - set of subcortical (beneath the cortex)
brain structures that include the thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and
amygdala, and manage memories, instincts, and emotions
Rett syndrome Correct Ans - disorder where children lose manual
dexterity, social interactive ability, coordinated movement, and language
ability and is associated with deceleration of head growth and severe
psychomotor cognitive impairment.
Williams syndrome Correct Ans - a congenital, neurobehavioral
disorder characterized by delayed motor development, mild to moderate
cognitive impairment, and notable impairment in visual and spatial
functioning. Children tend to display responsiveness to music and a social and
verbal fluency.
, Fibromyalgia Correct Ans - nonarticular rheumatic disorder, also
known as myofascial pain syndrome; characterized by pain, stiffness, and
extreme tenderness in the muscles
dyspnea Correct Ans - shortness of breath that occurs in patients with
variety of life-limiting conditions, but commonly occurs in chronic obstructive
pulmonary disorder (COPD) and some cancers
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Correct Ans - disease
in which air sacs of the lungs lose elasticity and become overly porous, which
can result in dyspnea, fatigue, and eventually death
neuromuscular disease Correct Ans - broad term for diseases that
affect muscular movement due to damage to the central of peripheral nervous
system
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Correct Ans - terminal,
progressive disease of the motor neurons in the brain stem and spinal chord
that eventually leads to muscular paralysis
aphasia Correct Ans - impaired ability to understand oral language
Dalcroze Eurhythmics Correct Ans - uses movement extensively to
teach musical concepts of rhythm, structure, and musical expression. Students
are encouraged to "feel" the elements of music, which are then connected to
other arts and, more essentially, to human activities of language and emotion.
This approach combines physical, emotional, and intellectual properties of
music to build self-confidence, mobility, social skills, self-awareness, and
spatial relationships, and it provides a creative outlet.
Nordoff-Robbins Correct Ans - emphasizes self-actualization and the
meaningfulness of human destiny; belief that within every human being is a
musical self, known as the "music child"; practitioners strive to build an
effective relationship between themselves and their clients with the ultimate
goal of helping the person to attain an improved quality of life; clinicians
generally focus on long-term therapeutic growth characterized by expressive
freedom, creativity, self-confidence, and other human qualities associated
with self-actualization.