Pump up the music -- especially the bass -- to make you feel powerful
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - 15:31
in Psychology & Sociology
It's the day of the big game -- before heading out to the field, you put on your headphones and blast some music to pump you up. The music seemingly empowers you to do great things. This effect is not all in your head: according to new research, music truly does make us feel powerful. But not all songs have the same effect, and the levels of bass are a key factor in their effectiveness.