The Relationship of the Need for Cognition and the Openness to Experience When Determining the Underlying Stylistic Elements of Music Preference.

What is the purpose of this study? To determine the real reason why an individual likes certain music based on their personality. In particular the musical elements of that music style? Such as is it loud or soft. Are there more acoustical instruments v.s. electrical instruments? Is the music fast or moderate or slow?

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This information can help individuals that have a desire to constantly think and are open to new things find music better suited towards them. It can also help individuals that welcome familiarity, or need a bit of incentive to actively think critically, to find music that suits their personality perfectly.