Enhanced spatial performance following 10 minutes exposure to music: a replication.
Previous research has demonstrated that 10 min. exposure to classical music can influence performance on a spatial task. The effect, however, has not been robust, suggesting a sensitivity to individual differences and task operationalization. The present study involved a further replication of this effect. 16 female and 16 male undergraduates completed two equivalent spatial tests, one following a control procedure and one following the presentation of Mozart's Sonata for two pianos in D major. Performance showed a small but significant improvement immediately following presentation of the music.
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Department of Psychology Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 19426, USA. BRIDEOUT@ACAD.URSINUS.EDU
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D000161:Acoustic Stimulation; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001307:Auditory Perception; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D008297:Male; D009146:Music; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012063:Relaxation; D013028:Space Perception