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The effect of Self-selected background music on spatial reasoning ability—an extension of the Mozart effect

Authors
Weihang Zhang1, *
1University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
*Corresponding author. Email: SC02229@connect.um.edu.mo
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Weihang Zhang
Available Online 31 December 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-170-8_24How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Background music; Mozart effect; Spatial reasoning; mood; arousal
Abstract

The Mozart effect is a phenomenon where exposure to classical music leads to improved spatial reasoning ability test scores. This effect is linked to the mood and arousal state of listeners. The hypothesis proposes that any music genre can enhance spatial reasoning ability provide it arouses positive affective states. The current study used a within-subject design to collect data from 30 participants who took spatial reasoning tests in silence and with self-selected background music (BGM). Results show that BGM significantly improves spatial reasoning ability, mediated partly by arousal and fully by mood. The study concludes that self-selected BGM can facilitate spatial reasoning by activating positive mood and improving arousal status. The result also confirms that self-selected BGM can improve mood and arousal status of an individual.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2023 5th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2023)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
31 December 2023
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10.2991/978-2-38476-170-8_24
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-170-8_24How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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