Why do some noises, like “nails on a chalkboard”, make us cringe?

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Why do some noises, like “nails on a chalkboard”, make us cringe?

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Does the frequency or general abrasiveness mimic the sound of a crying baby or something? Our ability to recognize and be annoyed by that sound has evolutionary benefits.

I’ve heard something like that before. Not certain.

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