Why Do Some People Hate ‘Noise’ More Than Others?

Some people are like little ducks, they can swim in a pond full of ripples and not be bothered. Others are like big, loud frogs, every ripple feels like a shout. It's all about how our brains listen to sounds.

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One person can read a book in a noisy cafeteria, while another can't concentrate with the sound of a single pencil tapping.
A child might find the music at a party exciting, while their parent feels stressed by it.
Someone can fall asleep to a loud fan, but another person is kept awake by its hum.

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Categories: Psychology · noise sensitivity,personality types,auditory processing