login about faq

Due to the large amount of spam accounts, we temporarily disabled new user sign ups. To override this, email newuser.lgqa@gmail.com and an admin will determine if you are permitted to join


When I listen to music while doing school work, it's usually soft or chill music, nothing like hip hop, rock, dubstep, or anything, but something to just listen to. Is this bad?

asked Jul 10 '10 at 10:52

Luke%20oX's gravatar image

Luke oX
1.8k139150172

edited Jul 11 '10 at 07:00

Danish's gravatar image

Danish
(suspended)


Sorry~

The correct answer is "no". There's been enough written about state-dependent learning to dispel the "music helps me study" myth. It will actually hurt your ability to recall.

Simply put, the environment in which you will be asked to recall should mimic the environment in which you have studied/learned. A quiet room, no distractions- similar to a quiet lecture hall or study hall would be best suited for studying, as that will be the environment of recall.

T

answered Jul 11 '10 at 06:35

geekomatic's gravatar image

geekomatic
1.8k111336

I kind of agree but when i'm in the exam hall I can often recall the song I was listening to which in turn triggers what I was studying.

But mostly for studying I find it easier to be in a quiet room to learn for exams.

Other kinds of work i've got similar results whether i've had music on or not.

Everyone is different though.

(Jul 11 '10 at 06:42) SignOff SignOff's gravatar image

well listing to music will distract you and take your attention off of homework, now before anyone argues it helps u focus let me explain

music makes u less aware of your surroundings this has been proven though studies again and again. however some times when your studying it helps you concentrate more. here is why:

when you are studying people tend to focus to much and get frustrated, the music helps take some of your attention off of the studying and onto the music making you less frustrated so in a way it helps you.

Everyone is different so find out what works best for you

answered Jul 10 '10 at 11:02

trueb's gravatar image

trueb
15.0k5099257

Well I do it, and it keeps me from getting distracted. My school next year allows me to bring iPods, & MP players.

answered Jul 10 '10 at 11:06

Madison%20Tries's gravatar image

Madison Tries
6.1k300346399

It depends...for me music helps me focus and not procrastinate...but it may be different for you

answered Jul 10 '10 at 12:16

SJP's gravatar image

SJP
4.6k84109168

Personally, I listen to music whilst completing stressful tasks / doing school work as it makes it me feel more relaxed, and also, many feel that listening to music allows them to put more effort into their work, and this is because they enjoy working whilst listening to music more than working without listening to music, and the end result is often of a higher quality as they have been more passionate in their work due to them feeling less stressed and less conscious of how long a task has taken them to complete.

Others often use music as an indicator of progress, for example, if they can / cannot complete a number of tasks within the time it takes to listen to a song / playlist, they may feel that they have worked to the best of their ability, or underperformed, and this can help them speed up the pace at which they work, and use their time more effectively.

answered Jul 10 '10 at 15:49

Maeurd's gravatar image

Maeurd
1.6k334264

Your answer
toggle preview

Follow this question

By Email:

Once you sign in you will be able to subscribe for any updates here

By RSS:

Answers

Answers and Comments

Markdown Basics

  • *italic* or __italic__
  • **bold** or __bold__
  • link:[text](http://url.com/ "title")
  • image?![alt text](/path/img.jpg "title")
  • numbered list: 1. Foo 2. Bar
  • to add a line break simply add two spaces to where you would like the new line to be.
  • basic HTML tags are also supported


Join Us in the Chat Room

Tags:

×452
×180
×150
×91
×3

Asked: Jul 10 '10 at 10:52

Seen: 1,398 times

Last updated: Jul 11 '10 at 07:00