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The Mind, Music, and Behavior
abstract
The main purpose of the paper is to investigate and present the relationship
between the mind, music, and human behavior. For this purpose, research is
presented on previous works and studies that link music with the mind. Based on
this research, music increases neurotransmitter levels. Soft or mellow music has
a tendency to promote tranquillity, while music with tempo sometimes distracts.
Human memories can be cued by music, and music can promote improved learning. ... Music is a collection of sound waves that
propagate through the air, and has varying frequencies and tones following a
discernible order. ... The brain
enigmatically stores memories, and lets people experience such things as emotion,
sensations, and thoughts. In the same sense, music is more than just a
collection of vibrations. This leads to the question of how does music affect
the mind, and in addition, how does music affect human behavior? ... If more is known about the
psychological and neurophysiological effects of music on the human mind, then
the possibilities of this knowledge are unbounded. Music can be used to treat
social and behavioral problems in people with disabilities. The use of music in
the classroom might enhance or weaken a students work characteristics.
Therefore, whether the influence of music is positive or negative, much needs to
be explored about the link between the mind and music. ... The mixture of melody and
rhythm is what we commonly refer to as music. However, our minds interpret this
auditory information as more than just sound signals; somehow, we are able to
differentiate between certain types of music, and develop preferences for these
different types. Yet, what are the ways in which the effects of music manifest
themselves?
First, there are particular biochemical responses in the human body to music.
Research shows that college students, when listening to music, have more
galvanic skin response peaks, as opposed to when they were not listening to
music. This research also indicates a significant decrease of norepinephrine
levels in students while they listen to "preferred" music. ... This could suggest that
favored or pleasant music somehow affects the mind, resulting in the relaxing of
the body.
Approximate Word count = 1711
Approximate Pages = 6.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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