Citation

Rideout BE, Taylor J. Percept. Mot. Skills 1997; 85(1): 112-114.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 19426, USA. BRIDEOUT@ACAD.URSINUS.EDU

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9293565

Abstract

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.

Language: en