Classical music to enhance short-term memory
Problem Statement:
In cognitive science, memory is one of the most researched topics, specifically short-term memory. The long-term memory storage depends on the short-term memory, ability to retain information. Short-term memory should not be underestimated since almost every process of cognition depends on it: reasoning, problem solving, and learning new concepts to name a few, (Marshuetz, 2005). As we see, memory is essential for studying. Memory is a dynamic process; cognitive psychologists have identified at least three memory common operations: encoding, storage, and retrieval. Additionally, at the moment, psychologists have recognized three types of stores: sensory, short term, and long term, (Sterberg, 2009). Memory functions could be affected by various ailments: learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and Alzheimer 's disease to name a few. Memory decay, it is not only affected by aliments; it is a harsh reality that memory fades as we get older, (Sternberg, 2009). Methods to reduce such undesirable effects are extensively sought to counter this issue: self-help books, brain games, and supplements among others. …show more content…
Interestingly, there are a small number of studies that indicates that music can help to improve people’s mood and emotions, and in turn improve memory processes, (Bigliassi, León-Domínguez, & Altimari, 2015; Garrido, 2014; Gebauer, Kringelbach, & Vuust, 2012; Riby, 2009; Samson, Dellacherie, & Platel, 2009). Seeking ways to improve short-term memory in older adults’ students, I wonder: can classical music be used to enhance middle-aged students’ short term memory? Potential improvements are to enhance the learning environment through the simultaneous activation of brain structures before engaging in studying, listening to classical joyful music. Therefore, it is proposed conducting of a series of research studies with the aim of exploring if classical music can enhance middle-aged students’ short term memory, specifically free-recall tasks. Contemporary Relevance: From all the various major models of memory, the most widely accepted model is the one proposed by Richard Atchison and Richard Shiffrin. According to them, memory has three types of stores: sensory, short term, and long term, (Sternberg, 2009). The sensory store is able of storing an imitated amount of data for very brief. The short-term store (STS) can only store information for a period of seconds, and in the best of cases a few minutes. The long-term store (LTS) has a very large capacity, able to store data for longer, perhaps for an indefinite period. It is important to highlight that the (LTS) depends on the capacity of the STS. The STS system can only store a few items. Additionally, (STS) can regulate some processes of information course to and from (LTS). Generally, the information we …show more content…
Recall is extremely important for learning and studying. Recall of tasks usually obtains deeper quantity of information processing than recognition tasks, (Sternbeg, 2009). Free-recall is the presentation of material to a person with the following task of remembering as much as possible about without any cues. The element of attention (focus on particular tasks, ignoring the rest) is essential in free-call, (Ford-Martin, 2001). In average, our STS capacity for a wide range of items appears to be approximately seven (plus or minus two) items. However, this can be limited to certain ailments and/or age. For decades, music has been greatly used as an educational method to enhance memorization of information on children, (Ford-Martin, 2001). To process music, the human brain follows a prearranged sequence. For this to take place, various brain structures activate simultaneously, (Bigliassi et al.,
Problem Statement:
In cognitive science, memory is one of the most researched topics, specifically short-term memory. The long-term memory storage depends on the short-term memory, ability to retain information. Short-term memory should not be underestimated since almost every process of cognition depends on it: reasoning, problem solving, and learning new concepts to name a few, (Marshuetz, 2005). As we see, memory is essential for studying. Memory is a dynamic process; cognitive psychologists have identified at least three memory common operations: encoding, storage, and retrieval. Additionally, at the moment, psychologists have recognized three types of stores: sensory, short term, and long term, (Sterberg, 2009). Memory functions could be affected by various ailments: learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and Alzheimer 's disease to name a few. Memory decay, it is not only affected by aliments; it is a harsh reality that memory fades as we get older, (Sternberg, 2009). Methods to reduce such undesirable effects are extensively sought to counter this issue: self-help books, brain games, and supplements among others. …show more content…
Interestingly, there are a small number of studies that indicates that music can help to improve people’s mood and emotions, and in turn improve memory processes, (Bigliassi, León-Domínguez, & Altimari, 2015; Garrido, 2014; Gebauer, Kringelbach, & Vuust, 2012; Riby, 2009; Samson, Dellacherie, & Platel, 2009). Seeking ways to improve short-term memory in older adults’ students, I wonder: can classical music be used to enhance middle-aged students’ short term memory? Potential improvements are to enhance the learning environment through the simultaneous activation of brain structures before engaging in studying, listening to classical joyful music. Therefore, it is proposed conducting of a series of research studies with the aim of exploring if classical music can enhance middle-aged students’ short term memory, specifically free-recall tasks. Contemporary Relevance: From all the various major models of memory, the most widely accepted model is the one proposed by Richard Atchison and Richard Shiffrin. According to them, memory has three types of stores: sensory, short term, and long term, (Sternberg, 2009). The sensory store is able of storing an imitated amount of data for very brief. The short-term store (STS) can only store information for a period of seconds, and in the best of cases a few minutes. The long-term store (LTS) has a very large capacity, able to store data for longer, perhaps for an indefinite period. It is important to highlight that the (LTS) depends on the capacity of the STS. The STS system can only store a few items. Additionally, (STS) can regulate some processes of information course to and from (LTS). Generally, the information we …show more content…
Recall is extremely important for learning and studying. Recall of tasks usually obtains deeper quantity of information processing than recognition tasks, (Sternbeg, 2009). Free-recall is the presentation of material to a person with the following task of remembering as much as possible about without any cues. The element of attention (focus on particular tasks, ignoring the rest) is essential in free-call, (Ford-Martin, 2001). In average, our STS capacity for a wide range of items appears to be approximately seven (plus or minus two) items. However, this can be limited to certain ailments and/or age. For decades, music has been greatly used as an educational method to enhance memorization of information on children, (Ford-Martin, 2001). To process music, the human brain follows a prearranged sequence. For this to take place, various brain structures activate simultaneously, (Bigliassi et al.,