How does exposure to Classical Music affect one's ability to retain and recall memories?
Physical/Biological
Pyschological
Social
Other
Certain types of classical music may release endorphins that trigger a specific response
Enhanced activity of genes involved in dopamine secretion and transport
Synaptic Neurotransmission
Enhanced levels of production, transporting and use of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin
Neurotransmitters positively affects our minds
Emotional content invoked through different processes of music
Perhaps triggers episodic memories which affect how we think, act and feel
Lyrics may link to something socially
Being zoned out by music may help, as it is socially absenting
Makes one act differently afterwards
Talking and expressing differently
Makes someone feel a certain way in which they act accordingly
Firing synaptic process
Activates dormant parts of the brain
Relaxing
May connect to experiences one may have had
Genre and preference
BPM
Mood
May evoke different feelings or moods
Mental imagery, through auditory sense
Somewhat like meditation
Input
Classical Music
Isolated (E.g. Headphones, Noise Cancelling, Separate room, etc)
Can even be tested between different concertos of same artists
Multitude of music
Similar list words
Output (Results)
Increase cognitive function and brainpower
Relaxation and reduced stress
Improved memory
Assisted sleep
Episodic memory performance increases
(RESULTS) factors contribute to better use of neural pathways within brain, that lead to improved memory performance
Improved brain plasticity and neural-network development
Variables
Independent
Type of Recording (Group 1: Just words, Group 2: Words w/brief description, Group 3: Words w/extended description
Dependent
Amount of Words recalled within 60 seconds
Sample Size
Size: Year 11 Pysch Cohort
Audience: Yr 11 Pysch SACE
Region: Glenunga International High School Year 11 Cohort
Ethics
Informed Consent
Voluntary Participation
Confidentiality
Right to withdraw
Accurate Testing
Debriefing
Do Not Harm
Acquired
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Design Type
Subjective Quantitative
Subjective Qualitative
Experimental
Controlled
Time limit
Sample Size
Amount of words
Identical across both groups
Number of words recalled is quantitative
What type of music and whether it is enjoying is qualittative while also subjective
Subjective because people may remember differently, may cheat, etc