Re: A Question For Dr. Al (and anyone else who cares)
Hiya -
There has been some research about the effectiveness of music during activities that need high amounts of concentration. Eric Jensen is the researcher that has done some work in this area. Learning Smarter is a book that deals primarily with educators, but there MAY be some stuff online that references his work.
Mileages vary, but the theory goes that instrumental music helps with the activities that need total cognitive attention. Some people do not necessarily need that however. The students I work with have stated that reading with instrumental music helps them focus on reading.
Anyway...there is my two cents on it. I play ambient music in the backround while writing, playing poker, and sometimes while reading. I haven't taken headphones to the B & M though...don't want to be one of THOSE guys. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
PB
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