QDAFI on Effects of Music on a Child’s Cognitive Development

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Mehr, Samuel A., et al. “Two randomized trials provide no consistent evidence for nonmusical cognitive benefits of brief preschool music enrichment.” PloS one 8.12 (2013): e82007. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0082007
Q: Since there have been few studies on the effects of music on a child’s cognitive development, the study aims to determine whether musical activities genuinely improve a child’s cognitive skills.
D: The researchers compare the cognitive effects of music classes to nonmusical arts lessons or no treatment in two randomized controlled trials with preschool children. In class, the children participate in various activities. Moreover, parents accompany their children in the said classes.
A: There are claims that music makes a person more intelligent. Thus, musical activities permeate the lives of young children. Most preschool programs involve musical activities in their curriculum design. Furthermore, parents often encourage their children to learn musical skills and partake in such activiti...