Psychon Bull Rev April 2019 PMID 30367351

Of cricket chirps and car horns: The effect of nature sounds on cognitive performance.

Stephen C Van Hedger, Howard C Nusbaum, Luke Clohisy, Susanne M Jaeggi, Martin Buschkuehl, Marc G Berman

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The social discussions demonstrate interest and moderate engagement through examples like the mention of the Mindbreaks app and reflections on how natural sounds can improve mental focus, indicated by words like 'reminded' and 'feeds nicely,' which convey personal reflections and appreciation for the study's implications.

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Posters generally agree with the positive effects of natural sounds on cognition, acknowledging the findings and their relevance.

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The posts reflect moderate engagement, referencing specific concepts such as decreased perceived effort and potential applications, but lack deep analysis.

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Abstract in brief

The study explores how listening to natural sounds can improve cognitive functions related to attention, supporting the idea that nature can help restore mental focus.
It found that participants who listened to nature sounds showed significant improvements in attention-related tasks compared to those who heard urban sounds, which did not impact performance much.
While natural sounds did not change participants' emotional states, the research suggests that brief exposure to nature sounds can enhance attention in a single session, highlighting their potential cognitive benefits.]

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Enhancing Attention Through Natural Sounds: Cognitive Benefits Explored

The study explores how listening to natural sounds can improve cognitive functions related to attention. Participants who listened to nature sounds showed significant improvements in attention tasks, highlighting their…

Просто Глеб · Jul 29, 2022 732,098 views

Impact of Natural Sounds on Cognitive Attention and Focus

The study explores how listening to natural sounds can improve cognitive functions related to attention, supporting the idea that nature can help restore mental focus. Listening to such sounds significantly enhances…

SuperHuman · Jun 11, 2023 1,394 views

Tim McGee

@TR_McGee · X

@DrSianAllen Yes. Reminded me how nature sounds (birds, rivers, wind in the trees), can decrease perceived effort, which feeds nicely into the model. https://t.co/ADeMteALF1

Aug 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,318 followers View post →

David Weidman

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https://t.co/bnC92VYDIV https://t.co/OKtOvTcozh

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Annie Murphy Paul

@anniemurphypaul · X

Here's more info on the Mindbreaks app: https://t.co/IjS2N7zVvR And here's the soundscape study I mentioned: https://t.co/ePNme84kbR

Aug 27, 2021 · 1 like · 36,156 followers View post →

DandyMan

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Of cricket chirps and car horns: The effect of nature sounds on cognitive performance | SpringerLink

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