Music while working?

Are you someone who normally listens to music while studying? Why or why not?
-- Yes I do listen to music while studying because it makes the working easier for me. When i don't listen to music it's just harder for me and like way too quiet.

How do you think you would have done on the test if it was math problems instead of a story?
-- I think with math I would've done good.Because people complain about music but what's the big deal? When your in class and if your not hearing music your hearing people talking and cursing? So wouldn't it be the same?

*** EXTRA CREDIT (10 POINTS!) : Explain at least three ways you could change the Techbrarian Distraction Test to make it more like real life. Describe how each change might effect the results. For example, what would have happened if I added an instant messaging window on the side of the test?

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Well one way is maybe music with lyrics? Not just like the instrumental music.
A second way is maybe a more difficult story? More information.
And lastly questions that'll really really' make you think.

Buuut' I think if you would've added an instant messaging window on the side that would've been awful we would've all failed! We cannot resist talking to our friends. But unlike chatting music doesn't distract us to the point we just stop.