Psychology Today | 18.05.2026 02:14
Consider this question: Why do we like the music we like? Were we born with musical preferences, or did we develop them over time through life experiences? This post, Part 2 of a 3-Part series, explores a theory that emphasizes the latter possibility. Known as predictive coding, this model argues that musical preferences are largely learned. Next month, we will look at a contrasting notion that stresses innate musical tendencies. Both approaches lean into the concept of embodiment, the overall theme of this series.
