what effect does music have on the brain?
does it increase dopamine levels and interest in subject?
2007-10-01 17:48:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I've heard classical music helps you learn, but I can't recall how.
2007-10-01 17:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by Caitlin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Music can be soothing or distracting depending on the type of music. If it becomes distracting, it interrupts studying. However I tend to hum along to songs I like without knowing it - so I would say it does not distract.
"what effect does music have on the brain?" I really believe different people would react in different ways. Some people can work in a very noisy environment and not be distracted and other need total quiet. Apply this to music.
2007-10-02 01:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Carl P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studies have been done on brain patterns when subjects have been listening to classical music. The positive effects seem to last an hour after they stop listening. I don't know the mechanics of how it works though.
2007-10-02 00:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surprisingly, music distracts me too much. My geometry and anatomy teachers both love to play music when we're all working, and it's hard for me to get going on the assignment. I can get to working on it though; it just takes a while.
The only way music helps me focus & boosts my interest is when I'm reading or travelling, which is weird to practically every other teenager who worships music.
2007-10-02 00:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by Niki C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋