music helps you study

Question

This article claims that music can help you study.

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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

The claim that music helps you study is supported by an article from the University of Maryland Global Campus. The article cites a few credible sources, such as the National Institutes of Health, which support the idea that music helps study. The article appears to be science related, and the information provided is consistent with the title. Additionally, the article was published on September 16, 2024, making it relevant. However, early on in the article, it states that "instrumental or unfamiliar music can be beneficial because it reduces the likelihood of getting caught up in the lyrics," This can mislead readers because people think that music refers to any type of genre. While the claim contains a source that has credible references and detail, there are many articles that argue against listening to music. Music and Studying: It's Complicated, published in 2022, warns against listening to music, as it splits our attention and increases cognitive load. This article is medically reviewed by Karin Gepp, who is a Doctor of Psychology. The author breaks down how music can interfere with our brain and make it harder to recall information. Ultimately, the claim that music can help you study is backed up with articles that support their claim. However, while some people can benefit from listening to music while studying, it depends on the person. There are many sources that support each side 

Music and Studying: Do They Go Together?

Answer 2

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 3

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 4

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. 

Answer 5

I would say that this statement is true in regards to certain aspects of studying! Within the article, How Music Can Help You Study written by Theresa Schmepp published by the University of Maryland Global Campus, Theresa speaks on various different ways that music has found to improve studying through studies, targeting different parts of the brain with different types of music. An example of this is within the quotation “A study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the National Institute of Health (NIH) showed that listening to 15Hz binaural beats during a working memory task increased the response accuracy of the subjects by about three percent over five minutes. The study found that listening to 15Hz binaural beats can be used to successfully help with working memory performance,” (Theresa 1). This quotation speaks on how binaural beats, which are two sound frequencies that are played together to create a new sound frequency, increased the response accuracy about three percent over five minutes. This shows that by listening to certain beats and frequencies that are used within songs encourages information retention and can help with memory performance during studying. The article “Music and Studying; It's Complicated" written by Healthline, discusses the same topic of the relationship between music and studying and a positive relationship between the two. The article states “ The researchers found evidence to suggest that music can engage your brain in such a way that it trains it to pay better attention to events and make predictions about what might happen,” (Healthline). This statement shows a positive effect of music and studying, for there are instances found where music may engage the brain in ways that it becomes trained to pay better attention and make predictions. I believe that music can help people study, but providing an increase of focus and memory retention. I think that this statement would be true in specific aspects of studying, such as motivation, memory and focus!

https://www.umgc.edu/blog/how-music-can-help-you-study

https://www.healthline.com/health/does-music-help-you-study#benefits-of-music-for-studying

Answer 6

Yes, listening to music can aid studying by enhancing focus reducing stress, and improving mood. This is partially true because studies suggest the type of music matters as well.

New York Times

The UMGC article referenced in the claim showed that ambient music can block out distractions and improve concentration. This aligns with other studies claiming the same.

Similarly, Florida National University notes that music activates both the left and right hemispheres of the brain simultaneously, potentially improving learning abilities.

However, instrumental genres like classical and ambient music are more recommended than others, since lyrics can be distracting.