Performance on the Purdue pegboard and finger tapping by schizophrenics after mellow and frenetic antecedent music

Author(s): Tyson, K., Tracy, J.

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1996; 83: 1161-2.

Abstract: Effects of musical selections on motor performance have been inconsistent. Using a 3-factor within-subjects design [mellow music (4:4 time), frenetic music (2:8 time), and white noise conditions], each of 34 schizophrenic inpatients volunteered to perform the Purdue Pegboard and Finger Oscillation (Tapping) following 1-min. counterbalanced presentations of three types of music. Both pegboard and tapping performance were higher after frenetic music but unaffected by mellow music.

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