applied psychology

What is music psychology?

The study of musical behavior and experience, including how music is perceived, created, and integrated into daily life.

Do you need to be a musician to study music psychology?

No.

What are two core topics in music psychology?

Music perception/cognition and emotional responses to music.

Which brain system is involved in emotional responses to music?

The limbic system.

What are two theories of emotional response to music?

Breach hypothesis and emotional contagion.

What research method uses fMRI and EEG in music psychology?

Neuroimaging techniques.

What is an example of an experimental study in music psychology?

Measuring the impact of music tempo on heart rate and emotional state.

What is a key application of music psychology in healthcare?

Music therapy for mental health and pain management.

What does "entrainment" mean in music psychology?

Synchronizing body rhythms (e.g., heart rate) to musical rhythm.

What has neuroscience shown about music and the brain?

Music learning changes the brain; brain areas for music are not exclusive to music.

What is a challenge in music psychology research?

Subjectivity of musical experience.

What career could a music psychology graduate pursue in mental health?

Music therapist.

How is music psychology applied in education?

Enhancing learning, memory, and attention through music.

What is a qualitative research method used in cultural music psychology?

Ethnographic or observational studies.

What is "breach hypothesis"?

Music evokes emotion when it violates our expectations.

What is "emotional contagion"?

Listeners "catch" the emotion expressed in music.

What type of study compared music-making and hand-knitting for wellbeing?

Mixed-methods study.

What systematic review links music to wellbeing?

Viola et al. (2023): The role of music in promoting health and wellbeing.