<p>I recently have been trying to look into whether or not white noise works as a means to block out external sounds so I can concentrate. However, I want to know whether it actually impairs studying and reading. I do not care if it has no benefit, as long as it has no negative effects. </p>

<p>I am trying to block out the sounds of my brother through the walls when he is playing his xbox. As I am hyper-sensitive to noise and any abrupt noises what so ever throw me out of my concentration.</p>

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If the white noise has too be very loud then it will probably impair learning, because loud noises create stress and reduce working memory capacity.
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Does white noise impair studying, reading, recall/memory or learning?
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# Does white noise impair studying, reading, recall/memory or learning?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-12-20)

I recently have been trying to look into whether or not white noise works as a means to block out external sounds so I can concentrate. However, I want to know whether it actually impairs studying and reading. I do not care if it has no benefit, as long as it has no negative effects.

I am trying to block out the sounds of my brother through the walls when he is playing his xbox. As I am hyper-sensitive to noise and any abrupt noises what so ever throw me out of my concentration.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: If the white noise has too be very loud then it will probably impair learning, because loud noises create stress and reduce working memory capacity.  

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