The present study examined music as a means to enhance task perceptions. The study was a 2 (complex task vs simple task) × 2 (music vs no music) experimental design in which 110 undergraduates participated. Both main and moderating effects were examined. Results suggest that music does not affect perceptions of task characteristics.
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