Many students listen to music to focus and stay motivated while they study – but it doesn’t always help

Many students listen to music while studying to stay focused and motivated—but research suggests it doesn't always help. The key, according to Bridget Daleiden, an instructor in educational psychology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, is choosing the right soundtrack. If you're going to study with sound, pick something less distracting rather than a high-energy playlist. Save those upbeat tracks for your study breaks instead.

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