How does different music genres affect people ability to focus?
Thursday ~ March 03, 2010
"Moller (1980) found no significant difference in math test scores among groups exposed to three conditions: no sound, white noise background, and background music (John Cage's Fontana Mix)"
(Madsen, 1987; Radocy & Boyle, 1988; Wolfe, 1983). Yet a solid research base for these claims seems to be lacking. While music appears to enhance some individuals' learning, it may be distracting to others. "
Here's a link to where the studies were cited, along with the study itself:
http://music.arts.usf.edu/rpme/effects.h...