問題詳情
Questions 36-40 Some researchers contend that solving a math problem requires correct understanding ofconcepts, which is also believed to foster the ability to play a musical instrument. But, this view isnot universally upheld by all scholars. 36 Furthermore, much remains unknown about whetherthe development of the two abilities are mutually beneficial to each other; namely, music trainingpromotes math solving ability, and mathematic ability enhances musical performance. 37 Thelack of consensus can be attributed to two issues. First, although a few cross-sectional studies haveshown that students who are musically trained tend to outperform those who have not studied musicin mathematics grades, this finding is not universally established in all studies. Second, availablestudies only prove the correlation between the two abilities. It is important to note that correlationdoes not necessarily entail a causal relationship. 38 In the light of these two issues, someresearchers hold a more conservative attitude toward the link between the two abilities and posit thatthe proposed ‘link’ between the two abilities can be attributed to other confounding variables such associo-economic background and cognitive factors. For instance, people who have good financialresources and socio-economic status are more likely to afford music lessons and receive training inmath, thereby having outstanding performance in the two abilities. 39 For instance, high-levelcognitive skills (such as one’s ability to adjust to changing task demands) are key to the success inmath and music. 40 To shed light on the relationship between music and mathematic abilities, weneed to recruit people with similar socio-economic and cognitive profiles, and diachronically observetheir mathematic performance before and after receiving musical training. Before such longitudinalevidence is available, we just need to enjoy playing music or studying math if it positively enrichesour lives.
(A) To validate the causal relationship between the two abilities, longitudinal experimental studiesare warranted.
(B) In addition to the above explanatory account, it is also conceivable that cognitive factors maycontribute to an individual’s success in music and mathematics.
(C) In fact, no existing study has established the causal relationship between the two abilities.
(D) Whether the two abilities share a similar prerequisite remains a debated issue.
(E) Or, alternatively, the two abilities simply develop in parallel.
【題組】36
參考答案
答案：D
難度：適中0.5
統計：A(0),B(0),C(0),D(0),E(0)