The mozart effect - again?! still?! ugh...

Is this ever going to go away?

LONG suffering parents of adolescents might not agree, but scientists claim that listening to rock music can boost your brain power. Researchers at a Scottish university believe that the sound of guitar-based rock such as Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and the Red Hot Chili Peppers improves concentration and boosts memory.
Contrary to received wisdom, children who listen to loud rock or pop music while swotting for exams are probably improving their chances of success. The finding follows claims that listening to classical music, particularly Mozart, can improve performance in cognitive tests.
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While the classical music improved the concentration and memory of both groups, rock music also had a significant effect on the cognitive performance of the rock fans. Brain scans revealed that they required far less brainpower to complete the test successfully.

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