Experimental procedure
affecting nervous system functioning
The first author conducted all experiments in a particular room designed specifically for the present study (Figure (a) Schematic representation of the experimental setup and (b) diagram of the experimental procedure.Participants were required to abstain from using medications affecting nervous system functioning for the study duration. Participants were told not to consume alcoholic drinks for 48 h and caffeinated drinks for 2 h before the experiment. Participants were also asked not to smoke for 2 h before the experiment. On arrival at the laboratory, participants were randomly assigned to one of the three groups: classical music (