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[Neurostimulation by music - an overview].
Wesley Dean Jones1, Aref Kalantari1, Andreas Otte2
1Labor NeuroScience, Fachbereich Medizintechnik, Fakultät Elektrotechnik, Medizintechnik und Informatik, Hochschule Offenburg, Badstr. 24, 77652, Offenburg, Deutschland.
Music profoundly impacts human emotions and behavior, influencing actions and motivation. This psychosomatic effect highlights music
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Background:
- Music has historically been viewed as divine due to its profound impact on human emotions.
- The psychosomatic effects of music can influence and control listener thoughts and actions.
- Music is ubiquitous in modern civilization, serving diverse purposes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted effects of music on the human body and mind.
- To understand music's role in influencing behavior, motivation, and emotional states.
- To investigate musical stimulation as a form of psychotherapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical perspectives on music's impact.
- Analysis of music's influence on purchasing behavior and motivation.
- Exploration of music as a subconscious psychotherapeutic tool.
- Ongoing neuroscience research to elucidate music's effects on the brain.
Main Results:
- Music significantly impacts human emotions and can exert psychosomatic control over thoughts and actions.
- Musical accompaniment can manipulate purchasing behavior and alter motivation levels.
- Musical stimulation functions as a form of psychotherapy, often used purposefully or subconsciously.
Conclusions:
- Music possesses a powerful capacity to influence human emotions, behavior, and cognitive processes.
- The therapeutic potential of music warrants further investigation, particularly within neuroscience.
- Continued research is essential to fully comprehend the intricate relationship between music and the brain.
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