Cognitive test performance and background music

Author(s): Moore, S., Norman, D.

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1997; 85: PO Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Perceptual Motor Skills. 1435-1438.

Abstract: This study examined the effects of background music on test performance. In a repeated-measures design 30 undergraduates completed two cognitive tests, one in silence and the other with background music. Analysis suggested that music facilitated cognitive performance compared with the control condition of no music: more questions were completed and more answers were correct. There was no difference in heart rate under the two conditions. The improved performance under the music condition might be directly related to the type of music used.

Note: Article Cockerton T, Middlesex Polytech, Queensway, Enfield EN3 4SF, Middx, ENGLAND

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