When it comes to absorbing and retaining new information, distraction in any form is a huge no-no.
According to this research, music is no exception. Participants had amuch more difficult time recalling a complex task when they had listened to music.
Music demands too much of your attention—even when the sounds are subtle—to be listened to when you are trying to learn or analyze new information.
Imagine trying to “read above your level,” or reading material that is outside your expertise, while being pulled away by the sound of music. It makes an already difficult task nearly impossible.
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