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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Song That Won’t Leave: Earworms as Mental Habits

from The Psychology of People

Why does one chorus loop in your mind for hours, even when you never chose to play it? This episode explores new 2025 research suggesting earworms may be more than random musical annoyances. They may be a form of mental habit, connected to everyday loops like tapping, counting, checking, rehearsing, and repeating. This episode was generated with AI assistance.

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Why does one chorus loop in your mind for hours, even when you never chose to play it? This episode explores new 2025 research suggesting earworms may be more than random musical annoyances. They may be a form of mental habit, connected to everyday...

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