Adults who listened to reggae and classical music as children are more likely to be open to trying new foods, sports, fashions and books as they grow up, a leading psychologist has claimed.

Catherine Loveday of University of Westminster in London came to the conclusion after studying research by O2 which surveyed 2,000 adults on the extent to which music affects behaviour later on in life.

She suggests adults who are exposed to a wide array of music during their formative years end up with a greater desire to broaden their social and culinary boundaries.

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