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
