#RA-2213Read AloudCore & AcademicMedium
Happy Sounds
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
Research published in the journal of Neuroscience suggests that happy sounds, such as laughter, are infectious. When people hear these sounds, their brains activate the premotor cortical region, which prepares facial muscles to move. This may explain why laughter and other happy sounds can spread so easily from person to person.
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Scored Enabling Skills
- Reading (Content)
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Timing Standard
Response Window: 35-40 Seconds
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