“Fear can freeze us in place, push us to fight or flee, or even drive us to seek comfort in others,” said Ashley Reno, Psy.D., associate professor and chief psychologist in the University of Alabama ...
A creepy clown and a chainsaw-wielding maniac lurking in the dark corners of a haunted house can truly frighten some people. For thrill seekers, however, the fear is an essential part of the fun ...
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Doctor Stephanie Jett with Georgia College's Department of Psychological Science has never been a fan of dolls. She says, like many people, that fear started in childhood with her ...
Like haunted houses? Scientists do. That's because they're an excellent place to study how humans respond to — and actively seek out — fear. "Typically when we study things in the lab, we're exposing ...
SEATTLE — From Fear to Fascination. That's the name of a new exhibit at the freshly-revamped Pacific Science Center that's focused on spiders. The exhibit challenges common misconceptions and explores ...
Like haunted houses? Scientists do! That’s because they’re an excellent place to study how humans respond to – and even actively seek out... Why do we like haunted houses? The science behind why ...