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Marching To The Beat Of The Same Drummer Improves Teamwork

Posted May 16th, 2009 by maarten.vannest...

ScienceDaily — Armies train by marching in step. Religions around the world incorporate many forms of singing and chanting into their rituals. Citizens sing the National Anthem before sporting events. Why do we participate in these various synchronized activities? A new study, published in the journal Psychological Science, suggests that when people engage in synchronous activity together, they become more likely to cooperate with other group members.

Brain Hub That Links Music, Memory And Emotion Discovered

Posted May 3rd, 2009 by Anonymous

ScienceDaily (Feb. 24, 2009) — We all know the feeling: a golden oldie comes blaring over the radio and suddenly we're transported back — to a memorable high-school dance, or to that perfect afternoon on the beach with friends. But what is it about music that can evoke such vivid memories?

Popular Songs Can Cue Specific Memories, Psychology Research Shows

Posted May 3rd, 2009 by Anonymous

ScienceDaily (Jan. 23, 2009) — Whether the soundtrack of your youth was doo-wop or disco, new wave or Nirvana, psychology research at Kansas State University shows that even just thinking about a particular song can evoke vivid memories of the past.