Another proven fact is that moderate background noise has a positive effect on performance. It can even be described as a 'catalyst' for creativity, whereas silence or sounds that are too loud can distract and overload the brain, which of course has a negative impact on performance.
During a study conducted by scientists from Heriot-Watt:
A study by scientists at Heriot-Watt University (HWU) has shown that certain personality traits are linked to the music genres they prefer.
