Psychological effects of exposure to white noise

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White noise is very aversive for humans if played for any length at volume for example in an interrogation setting. At lower levels it can interfere with concentration but can also be used to mask otherwise intrusive stimuli.

Individual differences in response

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Animal studies

Animals to are affects by white noise.

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See also

• [[Pink noise]

Key texts

Papers

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