Why is being scared so fun? - Margee Kerr

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oetVvR5RQUs

الملخص

TLDRThis video delves into the reasons behind the human attraction to fear-inducing experiences like haunted houses and roller coasters. It explains the physiological and psychological processes that occur when we encounter fear, highlighting how the fight or flight response not only prepares us for danger but can also create a euphoric reaction in safe situations. The video elaborates on individual differences in experiencing fear, the self-esteem boost from overcoming fear, and the social bonding that occurs when people share fearful experiences. Ultimately, it underscores the positive outcomes that fear can bring when engaged with in controlled environments, allowing for enjoyment and memorable moments.

الوجبات الجاهزة

  • 🎢 Fear triggers the fight or flight response, which can feel exciting in safe environments.
  • 😄 Experiencing fear can lead to euphoria, similar to happiness or excitement.
  • 🌐 Individual responses to fear vary due to physiological differences.
  • 💪 Overcoming fears boosts self-esteem and provides a sense of accomplishment.
  • 🤝 Shared fearful experiences can strengthen social bonds among friends.
  • 🧠 Fearful experiences are well-remembered due to their emotional impact.
  • 🧪 Oxytocin released during fear can enhance feelings of closeness.
  • 😂 People can switch from fear to joy quickly, relabeling their emotions.
  • 🏆 Fear plays an evolutionary role in survival and risk assessment.
  • 🎃 Enjoying scary activities like horror films leads to wanting more of those experiences.

الجدول الزمني

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    The appeal of fear-related entertainment, such as haunted houses and horror movies, is explored, noting that fear can trigger a pleasurable response in a safe environment. When placed in thrilling situations, our body's fight or flight response kicks in, releasing chemicals that create sensations similar to excitement and happiness. The context determines whether the experience is one of fear or fun, highlighting that individuals have different levels of thrill-seeking due to unique reactions to these chemical responses.

الخريطة الذهنية

فيديو أسئلة وأجوبة

  • Why do people enjoy scary experiences?

    People enjoy scary experiences because the physiological response to fear can produce feelings of excitement and euphoria in safe environments.

  • How does the fight or flight response work?

    The fight or flight response triggers the release of chemicals that prepare the body for danger, increasing energy and reducing pain perception.

  • Can fear boost self-esteem?

    Yes, overcoming fears can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem.

  • Why do different people react differently to fear?

    Individual differences in brain chemistry can affect how someone experiences the fear response, making some more prone to thrill-seeking than others.

  • How does fear create social bonds?

    Fear can create social bonds as observing friends react to fear can intensify our own emotional experience, fostering closeness.

  • What role does oxytocin play during fearful experiences?

    Oxytocin is released during fight or flight, enhancing feelings of closeness and connection among individuals experiencing fear together.

  • Do people remember fearful experiences well?

    Yes, powerful emotional experiences like fear are stored in our memory very well, helping us avoid dangers in the future.

  • Why do some people love roller coasters while others don't?

    The preference for roller coasters over other scary experiences can stem from individual differences in how people process fear and bodily sensations.

  • What is the evolutionary advantage of fear?

    Fear serves an evolutionary purpose by helping individuals survive by balancing bravery and caution in the face of danger.

  • Why can people go from screaming to laughing on a roller coaster?

    People can switch from screaming to laughing due to the euphoric state induced by the body's response to fear, which can be relabeled as excitement in a safe context.

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التمرير التلقائي:
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    Somewhere right now, people are lining up to scare themselves,
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    maybe with a thrill ride or horror movie.
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    In fact, in October of 2015 alone,
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    about 28 million people visited a haunted house in the U.S.
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    But many consider this behavior perplexing,
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    asking the question,
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    "What could possibly be fun about being scared?"
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    Fear has a bad rap, but it's not all bad.
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    For starters, fear can actually feel pretty good.
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    When a threat triggers our fight or flight response,
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    our bodies prepare for danger
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    by releasing chemicals that change how our brains and bodies function.
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    This automatic response jumpstarts systems that can aid in survival.
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    They do this by making sure we have enough energy
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    and are protected from feeling pain,
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    while shutting down nonessential systems, like critical thought.
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    Feeling pain-free and energized,
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    while not getting caught up in worrisome thoughts that normally occupy our brains,
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    that all sounds great,
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    and it can be because this response is similar, though not exactly the same
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    to what we experience in positive, high-arousal states,
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    like excitement, happiness, and even during sex.
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    The difference lays in the context.
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    If we're in real danger, we're focused on survival, not fun.
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    But when we trigger this high arousal response in a safe place,
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    we can switch over to enjoying the natural high of being scared.
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    It's why people on roller coasters can go from screaming to laughing within moments.
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    Your body is already in a euphoric state.
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    You're just relabeling the experience.
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    And though the threat response is universal,
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    research shows differences between individuals
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    in how the chemicals associated with the threat response work.
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    This explains why some are more prone to thrill-seeking than others.
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    Other normal physical differences explain
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    why some may love the dizziness associated with a loop-de-loop,
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    while loathing the stomach-drop sensation of a steep roller coaster,
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    or why some squeal with delight inside a haunted house,
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    but retreat in terror if taken to an actual cemetery.
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    Fear brings more than just a fun, natural high.
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    Doing things that we're afraid of can give us a nice boost of self-esteem.
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    Like any personal challenge,
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    whether it's running a race or finishing a long book,
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    when we make it through to the end,
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    we feel a sense of accomplishment.
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    This is true even if we know we're not really in any danger.
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    Our thinking brains may know the zombies aren't real,
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    but our bodies tell us otherwise.
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    The fear feels real,
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    so when we make it through alive,
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    the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment also feel real.
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    This is a great evolutionary adaptation.
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    Those who had the right balance of bravery and wit
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    to know when to push through the fear and when to retreat
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    were rewarded with survival,
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    new food,
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    and new lands.
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    Finally, fear can bring people together.
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    Emotions can be contagious,
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    and when you see your friend scream and laugh,
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    you feel compelled to do the same.
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    This is because we make sense of what our friends are experiencing
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    by recreating the experience ourselves.
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    In fact, the parts of the brain that are active when our friend screams
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    are active in us when we watch them.
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    This not only intensifies our own emotional experience,
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    but makes us feel closer to those we're with.
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    The feeling of closeness during times of fear
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    is aided by the hormone oxytocin released during fight or flight.
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    Fear is a powerful emotional experience,
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    and anything that triggers a strong reaction
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    is going to be stored in our memory really well.
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    You don't want to forget what can hurt you.
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    So if your memory of watching a horror film with your friends is positive
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    and left you with a sense of satisfaction,
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    then you'll want to do it over and over again.
الوسوم
  • fear
  • thrill-seeking
  • excitement
  • social bonding
  • fight or flight
  • self-esteem
  • roller coasters
  • haunted houses
  • emotional experience
  • memory retention