The Impact of Listening to Music on Cognitive Performance - 7 views
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brandontakao15 on 18 Dec 14This article discusses the correlation between listening to music and cognition. They mainly used pop music and distinguished their test subjects between extraverts and introverts.
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tshimabukuro15 on 19 Dec 14Music, even your favorite music, serves as a distraction when writing. You are better off listening to no music.
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tylermakabe15 on 21 Apr 15Some studies show that listening to music improves cognitive performance and focus. Certain rhythms and beats can cause shifts in emotion, which can ultimately affect the way that we comprehend things we read. In one of their studies, a controlled group of students studied with music that caused them to feel anxiety while another listened to music that evoked concentration. They also allowed a certain controlled group to listen to their favorite song and actually performed worse on their tests.
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karamachida on 16 Dec 15Listening to music for relaxation is common among students to counter the effects of stress or anxiety while completing difficult academic tasks. Some studies supporting this technique have shown that background music promotes cognitive performance while other studies have shown that Listening to music while engaged in complex cognitive tasks can impair performance.