music helps you study

Question

This article claims that music can help you study.

Comments

I think that this could be a good factcheck however you could provide slightly more information rather than just stating what the article is claiming.

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I think that your source is good and credible because of the sources that your source states.

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This is source is really interesting, because personally music doesn't help me that much to focus, but the source highlights how certain types of music, like instrumental or ambient, can actually improve focus and memory while studying. It’s fascinating how music, when chosen carefully, can reduce anxiety, block distractions, and create a better environment for concentration. This could be a useful strategy for students looking to improve their study habits.

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To make your post better, I would suggest that you elaborate on what the article is talking about. Simply linking the article is not enough. It is a credible source, as it is coming from a .edu website, however, it would be even stronger if you actually explained what the article was talking about.

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Music can make studying harder because it distracts your brain from focusing. Songs with lyrics can interfere with reading and understanding, while even instrumental music can take attention away from learning. Studies show that silence or white noise helps people remember information better. Music might improve your mood, but it doesn’t always help you study.

Sources:
https://www.apa.org/https://
www.healthline.com/

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While I do agree with you, I think you should look into the source I provided below as it is important to acknowledge that personal taste factors into the predictability of listening to certain music/noise while studying. A list of music types and tips are listed that allow an individual to dabble in trial and error that would best align with them during the studying process. Additionally, trial and error in this context would probably help with studying in general as you are reviewing material in a multitude of ways and simply just finding the one that works the best.
source:
https://www.nu.edu/blog/can-music-help-you-study-and-focus/

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The article provides the best way for music to help people study and provides some evidence that supports their claims, but the article never claims that everyone gets better by studying. Many people get distracted by music when they are studying and the article never claims that those people are wrong just that those who do study with music end up doing better with their studying. It could be that the music is not what is actually making people study better but rather people that can listen to music and study effectively get better results on their exams. What I mean is that it is possible that people with a mind that has the ability to drown out the music and distractions have greater knowledge on their subjects.

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I think this is a very interesting fact check, but it would’ve also been interesting to see a source with more qualitative data.

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Research supports the idea that certain types of music (classical, lo-fi, instrumental) can enhance focus, memory, and relaxation. A study published in the journal Psychology of Music found that listening to music while studying can reduce stress and improve cognitive performance in certain cases. However, the effect of music on studying depends on the type of task and the complexity of the music. Simple, instrumental music = Positive effect on focus. Complex, lyrical music = Potential distraction. So this claim is true to an extent.

Answer 1

Although this claim is primarily true given the information in the article, it fails to fully capture the potential downsides of listening to music while studying, mostly dictated by music genre. A more specific claim that includes the genres of music that are benificial to studying would be better.

However, overall the claim seems to be true, and is backed up by a Healthline article on music and studying: https://www.healthline.com/health/does-music-help-you-study. On the other hand, this article from the National Library of Medicine https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10162369/ argues to the contrary, saying that whether music harms or aids studying is still widely debated and that the majority of music does not help studying more or less than silence.

Answer 2

Yes this claim appears to be true, however, it is exaggerated as it is difficult to predict conclusions based on uncontrolled variables. Every brain is unique and it is not confirmed nor denied that music positively influences studying ability. Music can however, benefit some individuals according to this study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3233/WOR-2009-0880

But as some people often find a genre relaxing, others may find it overstimulating. It is not possible to generalize an entire group of people without larger sample sizes and repeated positive and equal results.

Answer 3

The article from Texas A&M explains that music can aid studying if used strategically. While multitasking can be distracting, background music, especially without lyrics, can improve focus and retention. Familiar music may be less disruptive than new or exciting tunes. The key is to find a study routine that works for you, balancing effective music use with other techniques like spaced studying and self-testing.