It can be amongst the most infuriating experiences ever -- a dire tune gets stuck in your head and you just can't shake it. It's the worst. But every cloud has a silver lining. New research from UC Davis suggests these experiences are more than a passing nuisance. In fact, events like this play an important role in helping memories form. Petr Janata is a UC Davis professor of psychology and co-author on the new study.
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