How does music affect people in a stress environment?

Brain

Physical Effects

Brainwaves synchronize

slower tempo = meditation

Faster tempo = alertness

Heart and lungs

Fast tempo= fast rates

Slow tempo = slow rates

What Stress isn't

Not a response

Not symptomes

Not a stresser

What Stress is

Dictionary Definition

Rock/Metal

Classical

Science Chosen

reduce stress

Slow music

Deteriorate Concentration

Increase stress

Fast music

Increase alertness

increase energy

Tasks seem less abundant

Demands attention

Decreases productivity

Music should be background