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professor of psychology at Fordham University and a cognitive-behavioral psychologist at Wellness Associates in White Plains
But what if youre a Christmas Grinch?
If people hate Christmas music, it would have the opposite effect, in fact, Zatorre says.
When music is played repetitively, it can go from pleasant to unpleasantit crosses that threshold.
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But most people attempt to occupy the mindset that Christmas music is enjoyable, Dr. McKay says.
(Hint, hint, retailers: playing Christmas music in October could backfire!)
The nostalgia factor (i.e.

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professor of psychology at Fordham University and a cognitive-behavioral psychologist at Wellness Associates in White Plains

