Why do some brains enjoy fear?, Why do some brains enjoy fear?

Stimulus

A thing that causes a reaction

The chemical make-up of our bodies affects fear, fear is shared across cultures, people scare themselves for fun

Portrayals of fear

It's about triggering the amazing fight-or-fight response to experience the flood of adrenaline, endorphins, and dopamine

fight-or-flight, adrenaline, and endorphins

Cognitive

relating to thought or process

flight or fight response

response to stress and frightening situations

What happened to Baby Albert?

He was made deathly afraid of white rabbits from researchers.

People can become more attached after going through a frightening experience.

How does fear make the world a smaller place?

Dissonance

Not normal, without harmony

According to Dr. Kerr, how are our bodies affected by things that scare us?.

Our bodies go into a fight or flight response and release dopamine

According to Dr. Kerr, what critical information do we need to have in order to enjoy a scary situation?

Our brain processes it as not real and That we are in a safe environment.

diction

an author's word choice

It releases dopamine which can give a natural high, and they can also boost their confidence.

Why do people like to scare themselves and others?

The brain can tell very quickly if the situation is dangerous.

Why do people react the way they do during a scare?

The chemicals released can build strong memories of scary situations. (flashbulb memories)

Why should little kids not get too scared?

How can fear be both innate and learned?

You can live in a society that is afraid so you would be born with that fear, Baby Albert learned to fear rabbits due to the noise

Interviewee

a person with a specific knowledge

adrenaline

a rush that affects the heart and blood pressure

Interview

a structured conversation between two people that is presented either in written or broadcast form

claim

assertion of position or truth

endorphins

chemical in the brain that helps people cope with pain easier

oxytocin

hormone that helps with making memories

dopamine

neurotransmitter also known as the feel good hormone

evidence

should involve facts, such as data, documented information, and research studies

sociologist

someone who studies people and society