Musical Repetition and Annoyance: The 'Earworm' Effect
Explore the psychological impact of repetitive music, drawing parallels to the annoyance of flies. This program examines habituation, frustration, and emotional regulation in response to auditory stimuli.
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What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the psychological impact of repetitive auditory stimuli (e.g., 'earworms').
- Develop and implement coping mechanisms for dealing with annoying sounds, drawing upon CBT principles.
- Increase self-awareness regarding emotional responses to auditory stimuli, considering valence and arousal.
- Recognize the relationship between rhythm and irritation, and the role of cognitive appraisal.
- Apply principles of habituation, sensitization, and classical conditioning to understand responses to repetitive stimuli.
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