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Speaking of Psychology

How music, memory and emotion are connected, with Elizabeth Margulis, PhD

Mar 6, 2024
41:12
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Discover how music, memory, and emotion are intricately connected as Elizabeth Margulis, PhD, explores the reasons behind our strong attachment to music from our teen years, the universality of music perception, the intrigue of repetition in music, the mystery of earworms, and the therapeutic power of music.
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Quick takeaways

  • Certain songs trigger vivid autobiographical memories, especially from teen years due to identity formation.
  • Music's emotional impact depends on key, tempo, and lyrics, engaging diverse brain regions for processing.

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The Relationship Between Music and Memory

Music has a powerful connection to memory, with certain songs being able to evoke vivid autobiographical memories. Research by Amy Belfie has shown that music can trigger more descriptive and sensory memories compared to visual prompts. People often have a strong attachment to music from their teen years due to repeated exposure and its role in identity formation.

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