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Why do drivers tune down the volume of music or radio when trying to find a parking space?
It’s simply distracting. Loud sounds are hard to ignore, especially music or speech that is really engaging. Your brain wants to process it, and it’s hard to block out. You can’t focus on too many things at once—there’s a central limitation on what we can process. There's actually a correlation betwRead more
It’s simply distracting. Loud sounds are hard to ignore, especially music or speech that is really engaging. Your brain wants to process it, and it’s hard to block out. You can’t focus on too many things at once—there’s a central limitation on what we can process. There’s actually a correlation between sound and sight. Turning the volume down allows you to focus better. It helps you focus on the task instead of the music.
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