APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

The Effects of Music on Memory

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Cognitive

  • Briana Swank
    Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • Brittany Allen
    Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • Cynthia Erickson
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the effects of music on memory. The study explored two hypotheses; one being that complex instrumental music would aid in memory function while the other predicted that music with lyrics would serve as a distraction. The results supported both hypotheses.

Memory

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