Research on the effect of background music (BgM) on cognitive task performance is marked
by inconsistent methods and inconclusive findings. In order to provide clarity to this area, we …

This study investigates how background music influences learning with respect to three
different theoretical approaches. Both the Mozart effect as well as the arousal-mood …

The effect of background music (BGM) on cognitive task performance is a popular topic.
However, the evidence is not converging: experimental studies show mixed results …

Using background music (BGM) during learning is a common behavior, yet whether BGM
can facilitate or hinder learning remains inconclusive and the underlying mechanism is …

Everyday reading occurs in different settings, such as on the train to work, in a busy
cafeteria, or at home while listening to music. In these situations, readers are exposed to …

Researchers have documented various (sometimes conflicting) effects of music on cognitive
task performance, and have highlighted several mechanisms through which these effects …

The present study examined the impact of mind‐wandering and distraction in silent and
noisy studying environments and how individual differences in working memory capacity …

The effects of background speech or noise on visually based cognitive tasks has been
widely investigated; however, little is known about how the brain works during such …

As children spend more and more time on electronic devices and social networks, there is a
growing concern about the influence that these activities may have on their development …

Background music has been claimed to enhance people's creativity. In three experiments,
we investigated the impact of background music on performance of Compound Remote …