In an effort to evaluate the effects of music on cognitive performance, researchers at a prominent university conducted an experiment with two groups of students. One group listened to classical music while studying, while the other group completed their study sessions in silence. The results showed that the students who listened to classical music scored significantly higher on tests related to critical thinking and problem-solving.
This study suggests that auditory stimulation can enhance cognitive function in a learning environment. Furthermore, the researchers noted that the genre of music chosen was pivotal; other genres did not produce the same positive results.