Ear Worm Attacks: Why Do Songs Get Stuck In Our Head?

What is the origin of the term 'earworm'?

• It was first used in a popular movie.

• It originated from a scientific experiment.

• It comes from a German word.

• It was coined by a famous musician.

According to research, which type of music is more likely to cause earworms?

• Instrumental music

• Classical music

• Songs with lyrics

• Jazz music

Which activity is suggested to help remove an earworm?

• Humming a different catchy tune

• Listening to the same song repeatedly

• Watching a movie

• Taking a nap

What did Dr. Ira Hyman's research suggest as a method to prevent earworms?

• Listening to instrumental music

• Watching TV shows

• Solving complex puzzles

• Reading a novel

Why should puzzles not be too difficult when trying to combat earworms?

• They can cause more stress.

• They might make the earworm worse.

• They reduce the effectiveness of the method.

• They take too much time to solve.