What is the outcome of habituation concerning music in the workplace?

Habituation refers to the process whereby there is a gradual decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure. In the context of music in the workplace, initial exposure to music may enhance focus or productivity, but over time, employees may become desensitized to the effects of the music. As they grow accustomed to it, the music may lose its ability to stimulate productivity, leading to the outcome that it becomes ineffective in boosting productivity.

This effect often varies from person to person, which is why the claim that it becomes ineffective remains aligned with the idea of habituation. Consequently, while some individuals may initially find music beneficial for concentration and work performance, the longer they are exposed to it, the less noticeable those benefits can become.

In comparison, other options suggest outcomes like improvement in teamwork or universal preference among employees, which do not consider the potential decline in music's efficacy due to habituation.