Interactive effects of task load and music tempo on psychological, psychophysiological, and behavioural outcomes during simulated driving
Costas I. Karageorghis, Garry Kuan, Elias Mouchlianitis, William Payre, Luke W. Howard, Nick Reed, Andrew Parkes
Abstract
We examined the interactive effects of task load and music tempo in simulated driving (urban and highway). Cognition, mood, cardiac response, and driving behaviour were assessed. Participants exhibited more risky behaviours in response to fast-tempo music. Drivers should exercise caution in their use of up-tempo music in urban settings.
Topics & Concepts
MoodArousalAffect (linguistics)Task (project management)PsychologyCognitionDriving simulatorCognitive loadAudiologyPsychophysiologyCognitive psychologySimulationSocial psychologyComputer scienceCommunicationEngineeringMedicineNeuroscienceSystems engineeringHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlMusic Therapy and HealthNoise Effects and Management