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Listening to classical music can temporarily boost IQ, called the Mozart Effect. Results may vary by playlist.

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The original “Mozart Effect” studies suggested a short-lived bump in certain spatial reasoning tasks—often lasting 10–15 minutes—not a permanent IQ upgrade. Later research found the effect is small and often explained by arousal/mood rather than Mozart specifically.

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Listening to classical music can temporarily boost IQ, called the Mozart Effect. Results may vary by playlist. | SmartAss Facts