Psych Attack
33. Halloween Special (Part 1): Why Do We Enjoy Fear?
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Why do we enjoy being scared?
For this year's Halloween special, I catch up with Holly Helprin to explore the psychology of fear. We start with what happens in the brain and body when we encounter a threat, before turning to a bigger question: why do some of us actively seek out frightening experiences?
We discuss the amygdala, the fight-or-flight response, adrenaline, cortisol, dopamine and…