Can different types of music lead to different
physiological responses?
Directions: I will play different styles of music on the computer. We will listen to each style of music for
one minute. At the end of each selection of music, you will check your pulse for 15 seconds. We will see
if listening to music and impact your heartbeat.
Make a hypothesis. Write a sentence in which you explain what you think will happen with this
experiment.
Write down your pulse before listening to any music
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Write down your pulse after listening to rap music
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Write down your pulse after listening to country music
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Write down your pulse after listening to pop music
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Write down your pulse after listening to classical music
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Write down your pulse after listening to 70s music
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Write down your pulse after listening to 80s music
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Write down your pulse after listening to 90s music
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Write down your pulse after listening to rock music
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Based on the results what did you learn from this experiment?
How reliable do you think this experiment was? Write a paragraph in which you explain your opinion.