Psychological approaches regarding music Flashcards
what are the 4 psychological approaches when it comes to studying the experience of music?
1
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what is the cognitive approach
A
what people think/feel about music
measurements:
1. survey method (u ask them)
2. experimental method (play music - see effects on moods)
2
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what is the sensory approach
A
how people actually hear the music
measurement = analyze sound waves
study - function of our ears
3
Q
what is the neuroscience approach
A
how the brain processes music
measurement: examine single neurones at a time or specific brain regions
4
Q
what is the behavioural genetic approach
A
nature vs nurture
nature = genetics
nurture = musical ability developed
opportunity = stronger music ability
