Question

why is it fun to be frightened?
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1 john carpenters iconic horror film halloween celebrates its 40th
anniversary this year. few horror movies have achieved similar notoriety,
and its credited with kicking off the steady stream of slasher flicks that
followed.
2 audiences flocked to theaters to witness the seemingly random murder
of them that picket fences and manicured lawns cannot protect us from the
unjust, the unknown or the uncertainty that awaits us all in both life and
death. the film offers no justice for the victims in the end, no rebalancing
of good and evil.
3 why, then, would anyone want to spend their time and money to watch
such macabre scenes filled with depressing reminders of just how unfair
and scary our world can be?
4 ive spent the past 10 years investigating just this question, finding the
typical answer of \because i like it! its fun!\ incredibly unsatisfying. ive
long been convinced theres more to it than the
atural high\ or
adrenaline rush many describe — and indeed, the body does kick into \go\
mode when youre startled or scared, amping up not only adrenaline but a
multitude of chemicals that ensure your body is fueled and ready to
respond. this \fight or flight\ response to threat has helped keep humans
alive for millennia.
5 ...
\fight or flight\: the fight or flight response is the bodys automatic reaction to
danger preparing you to either fight the threat or run away from it.
step 1: read and highlight the key details
in the text
step 2: what is the authors central claim?
the authors central claim is that
people provides deeper because it
beyond
what is the authors purpose including this
section of the text and how does it
contribute to the development of the
authors central message?
the evidence supports the authors
people by showing that
but for the not just for
and it provides.
how does the author use details and
evidence to support the authors central
claim?
the authors purpose in including this section
is to that people
movies for or adrenaline. she uses
, evidence, and readers that
can have deeper psychological value
and even

Explanation:

The text discusses the enjoyment of horror films, which relates to psychological responses like the "fight or flight" mechanism and the thrill of fear. Psychology studies human behavior and mental processes, making it the relevant sub - field.

Answer:

Social Science - Psychology