A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California found that listening to music after a specific experience can make it more firmly rooted in memory, but only if the emotional response during music listening is at an optimal level.
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Study Details and Results
The study involved volunteers who viewed pictures of common household items, then listened to classical music for 10 minutes. Afterwards, participants took a memory test to accurately identify the images they had seen.
Overall, music did not significantly improve the memory of all participants. However, analysis showed that individuals whose memory improved noticeably experienced a moderate level of emotional arousal while listening to the music. Those who felt very strong emotions (whether positive or negative) had less accurate memories.
The Importance of Emotional Response
The results suggest that music does not directly affect memory, but rather through the emotional response it evokes. A moderate level of emotional arousal enhances the ability to recall fine details of experiences.
These findings open the door to using music as a non-invasive and enjoyable therapeutic tool to improve learning and address memory issues such as Alzheimer’s disease and post-traumatic stress disorder. For example, listening to calm music after studying may help you remember important details for your test.
