The Impact of Art on the Brain

What is one of the oldest art forms that has been practiced for tens of thousands of years?

• Painting

• Sculpture

• Dance

• Music

How does art affect the brain's reward regions?

• It decreases stress levels.

• It activates them, making us feel good.

• It has no effect.

• It causes anxiety.

What emotional state tends to make people more creative in their word associations?

• Happy mood

• Neutral mood

• Fearful mood

• Angry mood

What can strong negative reactions to art lead to?

• Immediate happiness

• Increased stress

• No change

• Personal growth and transformation

What is a flow state?

• A state of hyper focus and immersion

• A state of relaxation

• A state of confusion

• A state of boredom

What did the study involving 341 survey participants find about art?

• Art increases stress.

• Art decreases focus.

• Art can induce a flow-like state.

• Art has no effect on focus.

How does abstract art affect our thinking?

• It encourages abstract thinking.

• It has no effect.

• It promotes concrete thinking.

• It makes us more detail-oriented.

What is the effect of representational paintings?

• They have no effect.

• They ground you in the present.

• They cause confusion.

• They promote abstract thinking.

What did participants in the research studies tend to say about abstract art?

• It should be displayed immediately.

• It is better suited for far away galleries.

• It is not suitable for galleries.

• It should be displayed in small spaces.

What does neuroscience research suggest about abstract art?

• It forces us to use different processing styles.

• It uses the same processing styles as everyday objects.

• It simplifies our thinking.

• It has no effect on processing styles.