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the need for standardized stimulus sets in Misophonia research

In a 2024 survey of 377 participants, the authors highlight the need for standardized stimulus sets and the limitations of allowing each researcher to generate their own. They argue that relying solely on self-identified trigger sets risks narrowing the field’s focus to the most commonly reported or top-of-mind sounds. This approach may obscure the broader range of stimuli and contexts that can evoke misophonic responses, ultimately constraining progress in understanding the full scope of the condition. (Trumbull et al., 2024)