UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
Faculty of Humanities
PSY1005S
Introduction to Psychology II
Assignment Cover Page
“Psychology research assignment”
Full name: Jessica Spalding – Jones
Student Number: SPLJES004
Tutorial Group Number: 14
Tutor's Name: Ciara Flashman
Due Date: 6 October
Submission Date:
Plagiarism Declaration
1. I know that plagiarism is wrong. Plagiarism is to use another’s work and pretend that
it is one’s own.
2. I have used the APA 7th Edition convention for citation and referencing. Each
contribution to, and quotation in this essay from the work(s) of other people has been
attributed and has been cited and referenced. Any section taken from an internet
source has been referenced to that source.
3. This essay is my own work and is in my own words (except where I have attributed it
to others). I have not worked with or consulted any other person when writing this
essay.
4. I have not allowed and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of
passing it off as his or her own work.
5. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s assignment or essay, or part of it, is
wrong, and declare that this is my own work.
6. I confirm that I have not used any artificial intelligence (AI) programme to complete
this essay or part thereof (e.g., Chat GPT).
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_Jessica Spalding-Jones_______ __21 September 2023_____
Signature Date
Does music improve memory/remembering?
Jessica Spalding - Jones
Department of Psychology, University of Cape Town
PSY1004F: Introduction to Psychology Part 1
Tutor: Ciara Flashman
Tutorial group: 14
Date: 6 October 2023
, 2
Word count: 2066
Abstract
This essay investigates the complex relationship between music and memory, with the
goal of determining if music improves memory recall. Using the Rey Auditory Verbal
Learning Test, a controlled experiment with 200 undergraduate psychology volunteers
was undertaken to evaluate the impact of music on memory. The experimental group
that was exposed to music during the exercise remembered considerably more words
than the control group. The conversation dives into the complexities of the music-
memory interaction, taking into account individual variances as well as contextual
factors. According to the findings, music, with its rhythmic and melodic components,
has the ability to improve both conscious and implicit memory processes. The essay
also examines the broader implications of music in therapeutic settings, particularly
for people with cognitive impairments. The findings add to the understanding of the
intricate links between music, memory, and cognitive performance, highlighting the
need for additional research to explore the complexities of this interesting interplay.
Faculty of Humanities
PSY1005S
Introduction to Psychology II
Assignment Cover Page
“Psychology research assignment”
Full name: Jessica Spalding – Jones
Student Number: SPLJES004
Tutorial Group Number: 14
Tutor's Name: Ciara Flashman
Due Date: 6 October
Submission Date:
Plagiarism Declaration
1. I know that plagiarism is wrong. Plagiarism is to use another’s work and pretend that
it is one’s own.
2. I have used the APA 7th Edition convention for citation and referencing. Each
contribution to, and quotation in this essay from the work(s) of other people has been
attributed and has been cited and referenced. Any section taken from an internet
source has been referenced to that source.
3. This essay is my own work and is in my own words (except where I have attributed it
to others). I have not worked with or consulted any other person when writing this
essay.
4. I have not allowed and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of
passing it off as his or her own work.
5. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s assignment or essay, or part of it, is
wrong, and declare that this is my own work.
6. I confirm that I have not used any artificial intelligence (AI) programme to complete
this essay or part thereof (e.g., Chat GPT).
, 1
_Jessica Spalding-Jones_______ __21 September 2023_____
Signature Date
Does music improve memory/remembering?
Jessica Spalding - Jones
Department of Psychology, University of Cape Town
PSY1004F: Introduction to Psychology Part 1
Tutor: Ciara Flashman
Tutorial group: 14
Date: 6 October 2023
, 2
Word count: 2066
Abstract
This essay investigates the complex relationship between music and memory, with the
goal of determining if music improves memory recall. Using the Rey Auditory Verbal
Learning Test, a controlled experiment with 200 undergraduate psychology volunteers
was undertaken to evaluate the impact of music on memory. The experimental group
that was exposed to music during the exercise remembered considerably more words
than the control group. The conversation dives into the complexities of the music-
memory interaction, taking into account individual variances as well as contextual
factors. According to the findings, music, with its rhythmic and melodic components,
has the ability to improve both conscious and implicit memory processes. The essay
also examines the broader implications of music in therapeutic settings, particularly
for people with cognitive impairments. The findings add to the understanding of the
intricate links between music, memory, and cognitive performance, highlighting the
need for additional research to explore the complexities of this interesting interplay.
