APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

The Effects of Motivational Systems on Music Perception

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Cognitive

  • 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

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