Music Psychology

The articles below are relatively brief, providing information distilled from a variety of interesting studies. For broader, more comprehensive coverage, I recommend seeking out the resources listed at the end of each article.

Psychology of Heavy Metal Music: Effects on Mood, Aggression, Suicide, Drug Use, and Intelligence

Rap Music's Psychological Effects: Research into Mood, Behavior, Crime, Violence, and Gender Relations

The Psychology of Music: Effects on Behavior, Intelligence, Learning, Pain, and Health

Music Psychology and Behavior: Effects of Sound on Shoppers and Restaurant Patrons

Psychology of Classical Music: Research on Mood, Intelligence, Learning, Epilepsy, and Mozart Effects

Cats and Music: Feline Reactions to Musical Styles and Instruments

Visit the Music Cognition Resource Center for more resources, including links to online articles on music psychology and auditory cognition.

 

 

 

 
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