Motor performance of schizophrenics after mellow and frenetic antecedent music

Author(s): McMichael, H., Tyson, K., Monaco, C., Tracy, J.

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1996; 82: 153-4.

Abstract: Previous research has yielded an inconclusive picture of the effects of music on motor performance. Using a 3-factor within-subjects design [mellow/4:4 time), frenetic/(2:8 time), and white noise music conditions], each of 19 schizophrenic inpatient volunteers performed a Purdue Pegboard and Finger Oscillation (Tapping) Test following 1-min. presentations of 3 types of music. Pegboard performance was higher after frenetic music but unaffected by mellow music; there was no effect on tapping.

Keyword(s): Arousal; Motor Skills; Music; Psychomotor Performance; Schizophrenia [diagnosis]; Schizophrenic Psychology

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