Based on follow-up research that has investigated the "Mozart effect," you should predict that exam performance may improve if students:
A)write exams in rooms that are absolutely quiet
B)listen to low-volume white noise while they write exams
C)listen to something they enjoy (not necessarily Mozart) while they write exams
D)listen to something that makes them sad while they write exams

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research on the Mozart effect has shown that listening to music that is enjoyable and personally preferred can improve cognitive performance. The key factor seems to be the positive emotion that the music elicits, rather than any specific properties of the music itself. Therefore, students may improve their exam performance by listening to something they enjoy while they write exams.

Based on Follow-Up Research That Has Investigated the "Mozart Effect