Intelligence depends on musical preferences Bashny.Net

The lowest results in tests for determination of the coefficient of intellect development showed those who for many years fond of hip-hop and R'n'b Rappers, so called the most "narrow-minded" among all subjects. For tests used both to determine the classical IQ, and traditional tests on school program, which has been included basic educational material. Higher rates were at their peers who prefer classical and symphonic music. To the great chagrin of parents, those kids who like heavy music and rock – the owners of some of the highest levels of intelligence.





Some of the results of the study were unexpected for scientists: "One of the facts that surprised us the most is that people who love classical music and heavy metal are very similar. And those and others — creative and relaxed but not very sociable," says the Professor. "In society there is a stereotype of heavy rock fan as the person who is in deep depression with suicidal tendency, it is considered that the rockers dangerous elements of society. Actually, they are harmless, and even beneficial for society as a whole. It is very delicate in nature," adds the scientist.

Musical styles and characteristic traits of their fans:

BLUES – High self esteem, creative, outgoing, gentle and calm.

JAZZ – High self esteem, creative, sociable, calm.

CLASSICAL MUSIC – High self esteem, creative, introverted, quiet.

RAP – High self esteem, outgoing.

OPERA — High self esteem, creative, gentle.

COUNTRY AND WESTERN – Hardworking, outgoing.

REGGAE – High self esteem, creative, not laborer, sociable, gentle and calm.

DANCE – Creative, communicative.

INDIE – Low self-esteem, creative, not laborer, restless.

BOLLYWOOD (Indian Hollywood) – Creative, sociable, restless.

ROCK/HEAVY METAL – Low self-esteem, creative, not laborer, sociable, gentle and calm.

CHART POP – High self-esteem, not creative, hardworking, outgoing, gentle and calm.

SOUL – High self esteem, creative, outgoing, gentle and calm.

Source: estet-portal.com