What music makes you dumb? Is there any genre of music that turns your brain into mush, so that you can’t think about anything but the rhythms and lyrics? Maybe you like to rock out to heavy metal and hard rock music, and maybe your friends tease you that it’s making you dumb (in the colloquial sense of the word). But can music really make you less intelligent, or just act as background noise for when you are studying or working?
1.Mental Health and Music.
It’s been well documented that patients in mental hospitals,
especially those with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder,
experience deep feelings of sadness, depression and anxiety as well as intense
mood swings. The one thing they often can agree on is that they feel better
when listening to their favorite songs.
2.How Music Affects Our Mood.
When you hear a great song, what comes to mind? If you’re
like most people, you start dancing and smiling. That’s because music has a
powerful impact on our moods. Music affects our minds and emotions both
consciously and subconsciously. Music can make us feel energized or relaxed,
sad or happy, stressed or calm. According to experts, it’s because sound
impacts all parts of the brain in different ways that we experience such a wide
range of emotions when listening to tunes.
Music has been shown to affect our emotions. However, recent
studies have begun to show that it may also affect our intelligence. A study in
2012 showed that kids who were forced to listen to certain types of music while
they studied were found to do worse on IQ tests than students who didn’t listen
to those specific songs. They thought that perhaps listening to songs with
lyrics might have an impact. But when students listened and took tests without
any words at all—only silence or sounds—they still scored lower than those who
didn’t listen at all. The results suggested a link between musical preference
and cognitive ability, but more research would be needed before making any
final conclusions about how listening affects smarts . . . if it does at all!
3.How to Choose the Right Music for Any Mental State
Whether you’re studying, trying to relax, or simply trying
to get through a rough day at work, choosing music to listen to (or write) can
have a positive impact on your productivity. Certain types of songs can help
you study better and retain more information; others are good for getting
energized before a workout or helping you get in a more productive mindset when
tackling an important project. It’s worth it to do some research into what type
of music works best with different moods so that you can leverage its benefits
as much as possible. Here are some tips:
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4.How to Use Music in Therapy
Mental Health Benefits and How to Use Music in Therapy. Does
your loved one sometimes appear out of touch with reality? Is he or she
constantly worried about small, mundane things? If so, you might consider using
music in therapy as a part of his or her treatment. Today we’ll take a look at
how you can use music to help patients who suffer from these and other common
disorders. Let’s get started! Now that you’ve written some posts for your new
profession (you rock!),
5.How to Use Music in Education
Music can have many effects on your mind, and it’s been used
in education for hundreds of years. Over 75% of North American students report
using music to help them study, so it’s not exactly a new idea. There are lots
of ways you can use music to learn better: listening helps improve memorization
and comprehension; classical pieces with a strong pattern often increase
mathematical abilities; and children's songs tend to be very successful when
teaching kids how to read. However, no matter what type of song you choose, you
should make sure that it isn’t distracting. It takes about 20 minutes for our
brains to tune out background noise; therefore, listening before class may
actually make concentration more difficult as opposed to easier. Make sure that
whatever types of songs you choose are conducive—to learning, anyway! If
they’re designed with memorization or focus in mind they should do just fine.
6.Should We Ban Loud Music in Public Places?
Listening to loud music can be a fun and enjoyable
experience, but it also has a strong impact on our brains. At higher volumes,
music can cause significant damage to both our hearing and our mental health.
If you’re experiencing some form of auditory hallucination after exposure to
loud noises (not including tinnitus or any other diagnosable condition), then
you should consult your doctor for treatment options. Other symptoms include
headaches, migraines, mood swings, dizziness and even nausea—any of which could
easily ruin your day if you don’t take preventative measures. While these
symptoms may not make themselves apparent until hours later, there are ways to
make sure that doesn’t happen. For example: avoid going to concerts alone; sit
away from speakers; leave early if possible; bring earplugs; and switch
headphones if they feel uncomfortable on your ears. The loudness level at which
listening causes lasting brain damage is still somewhat under debate in
scientific circles as well as among legal professionals—the only thing we know
for sure is that it exists somewhere between 85-110 decibels.