Loud music with lyrics that make you want to lip sync interferes with the brain's "working memory." That's the
neurological system that turns the text or equations you're
studying into knowledge you can retrieve when needed-
like during a final exam.
The author's purpose for writing this passage was to
A. prove that memorizing information is harder in a music-
free environment
B. explain how listening to music can sometimes hinder the
learning process
C. analyze the types of music that are most helpful when
studying for a final exam
D. describe the neurological process used when turning
information into knowledge