Tuesday 15 April 2014

The Most Hated Sounds In The World


Although most of us need to use some kind of an alarm clock, most people admit how much they hate hearing the sound of their alarm going off in the morning. But is your alarm clock's alarm sound really one of the most hated sounds in the world?

Using brain imaging, a study from University College London found that the amygdala is responsible for adjusting emotional responses to unpleasant noises. It sends a sort of distress signal to the auditory cortex, which is the part of the brain responsible for processing sound. Here are the 10 most hated sounds in the world and the top 4 sounds humans like most.

(thanks Lee)

2 comment(s):

Ima said...

They forgot "the sound of your co-worker clipping his nails in his office."

Wizard said...

They also forgot the sound of my ex, screaming for her alimony check.