Student Type
Undergraduate
College Affiliation
College of Science, Technology, and Health
Department
Psychology, Sociology, & Public Health
Submission Type
Poster
Abstract
Music training is defined as the instruction on a musical instrument, and it requires the simultaneous use of several cognitive functions: perception, memory, attention, and learning, in particular. I set out to determine if any associations exist between music training and increased cognitive function. After extensive research on various topics, I discovered that there are several significant associations between cognition and music training. Dementia, as well as other cognitive impairments, were shown to occur less in individuals that participated in music training. Attention, working memory, and intelligence showed significant positive associations with music training. Also, music training can also be used to predict reading ability in children. Finally, I found that music training is positively associated with development in children.
Recommended Citation
Waters, Madilyn and Nohara-Leclair, Michiko, "Music Training and Cognitive Function" (2023). 2023 Student Academic Showcase. 14.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2023/Posters/Session1/14
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Music Training and Cognitive Function
Music training is defined as the instruction on a musical instrument, and it requires the simultaneous use of several cognitive functions: perception, memory, attention, and learning, in particular. I set out to determine if any associations exist between music training and increased cognitive function. After extensive research on various topics, I discovered that there are several significant associations between cognition and music training. Dementia, as well as other cognitive impairments, were shown to occur less in individuals that participated in music training. Attention, working memory, and intelligence showed significant positive associations with music training. Also, music training can also be used to predict reading ability in children. Finally, I found that music training is positively associated with development in children.