APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
The Effects of Motivational Systems on Music Perception
- Michael Silverstein
Muhlenberg College - Laura Edelman
Muhlenberg College - Amanda Hawthorne
Muhlenberg College - Erik Berger
Muhlenberg College
Abstract
The Behavioral Inhibition and Behavioral Activation Systems (BIS/BAS) have been found to affect perception. We looked at their effect on music that had varied emotionality in melodies and lyrics. People who were high in either system tended to rate the songs higher in happiness, likability, excitement, and familiarity.
Motivation