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Have you ever wondered why you might fall in love with a certain song, but your friend despises everything about it? Or why you may find yourself blasting country music, while the person in the car next to you is jamming out to rock? In order to study the differences between an individual's preference in music, people must consider the many different factors that affect their taste in the different genres. There are many reasons why certain genres of music differently affect people’s moods and why some people prefer one type of music while others favor a completely opposite genre; certain factors such as the characteristics of music (tempo, beat, and pitch), personalities, and developmental issues all affect the way we view music and whether or not we feel connected to the artist. Age also plays a role in determining our favorite type of music; for example, adolescents use music as a way to explore their identities and find out who they want to be; it also allows them to experiment with their different personalities in order to find themselves. As a whole, people in general listen to a specific genre based on their mood, but everyone’s reasons differ due to varying personalities, ages, and/or specific traits. For example, an introverted and shy individual may prefer slower and more melancholy music, while an outgoing and loud person may favor upbeat songs. Music can also be used as a therapeutic activity for those suffering from certain mental diseases such as depression and anxiety. Therapists use music as a device to evoke certain emotional responses within the patient, enabling them to feel comfortable about opening up about past traumas or aggravations. While there are many counter arguments pertaining to the different claims presented throughout this webpage, society as a whole can either partially or fully relate to these assertions.