Abstract
Evolutionary biologists have long appreciated that enhancement of one trait during development might alter the expression of other correlated traits. Some effects might be positive; for example when physical activity increases skeletal mass, makes the heart more fit, and leads to greater coordination. A hoped-for positive correlation among cognitive abilities lies behind the recent fascination with the ‘Mozart effect’’, whereby stimulating infants with appropriate music will lead to increased mathematical and spatial abilities. Banking on the Mozart effect to boost test scores in their states, the Florida legislature in the USA is considering a bill to require all child-care facilities to play 30 minutes of classical music each day and, in Georgia (USA), Governor Zell Miller is suggesting that all babies be sent home from the hospital with tapes of musical masters (apparently 20th century music will not be included).
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