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In particular, the personality traits ‘openness to experience’ and extraversion were uniquely associated with preferences for specific types of music More
Classical or Country? Music Choices Can Indicate Some Aspects of Personality
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Researchers found no support for far transfer in three meta-analyses covering different domains. More
Can Music Lessons Help in Math Class? Don’t Bet On It
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The Beatles revolutionized rock and roll by combining music styles in ways never heard before. Notorious B.I.G. changed the rap game with rhythms and rhymes that strayed from what was normal in the mid 90s. These legendary musical innovators show that fresh twists can be appealing and result in some More
To Climb the Charts, Write Lyrics That Stand Out
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A team researchers finds evidence that what we’re listening to at work might influence how willing we are to cooperate with coworkers. More
The Right Music Can Bring Teams Together
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Research suggests that young adults today are fond of and have an emotional connection to the music that was popular for their parents’ generation. More
Young Adults Reminisce About Music From Before Their Time
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Are musicians born or made? Musical aptitude seems heritable, yet no gene has been specifically and uniquely tied to music. More
Music and the Science of Learning
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Take note! Psychological scientists are doing sound research in the quest for the elusive crossroads where words and music meet. More
Between Speech and Song
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APS Fellow E. Glenn Schellenberg reviews the cognitive, social, and emotional side effects of musical training. More
A Musical Mind
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Newly hatched chicks appear to prefer certain sounds over others, just like human infants, suggesting that this musical preference may be innate. More
Chicks Dig Certain Types of Music