Effects of noise and music on human and task performance: A systematic review

@article{Dalton2008EffectsON,
  title={Effects of noise and music on human and task performance: A systematic review},
  author={Brian H. Dalton and David G. Behm},
  journal={Occupational ergonomics},
  year={2008},
  volume={7},
  pages={143-152}
}
The purpose of the present paper was to review the literature to develop an understanding of the effects of noise and music on human performance. The second purpose was to study the effects of music on a commonly performed task that is frequently accompanied by background music: driving. Background noise not only affects public health, but it also negatively affects human performance in such tasks as comprehension, attention, and vigilance. However, some studies have indicated that noise… 
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