Musical training, bilingualism, and executive function: working memory and inhibitory control

Abstract The current study investigated whether long-term experience in music or a second language is associated with enhanced cognitive functioning. Early studies suggested the possibility of a cognitive advantage from musical training and bilingualism but have failed to be replicated by recent fin...

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Main Authors: Annalise A. D’Souza, Linda Moradzadeh, Melody Wiseheart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-04-01
Series:Cognitive Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41235-018-0095-6