Question

question 8 4 pts what does the author learn from her study about fear? people who are scared have an emotional high for days following their experience. peoples brains shut - down during and after the experience, making them unable to truly process and feel fear. people often arent as scared as they anticipated being, which leaves them feeling relieved. people who are scared by a controlled experience are in a better mood after being scared.

Explanation:

To answer this, one would need to refer to the specific study by the author mentioned in the context. However, based on general knowledge of psychological studies on fear, we analyze each option. Option A - not all scared people have an emotional high for days. Option B - brains don't completely shut - down but may have altered processing. Option C - there's no indication this is a common finding from the study. Option D - controlled fear - inducing experiences like horror - movie watching can lead to a better mood post - experience due to the release of endorphins and a sense of having overcome a 'threat'.

Answer:

D. People who are scared by a controlled experience are in a better mood after being scared.