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The Psychology Behind Why We Love Horror
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/05/19Ever wondered why you love that spooky thrill of horror movies and games like FNAF or Saw? This video dives into the psychology behind our fascination with fear, explaining the adrenaline rush and the 'safety net' that makes it fun! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to psychology and entertainment while exploring why we enjoy jump scares and creepy stories.
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US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
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UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
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US /səˈner.i.oʊ/
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UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/
- Noun
- An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
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US /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/
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UK /ə'drenəlɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- The intense excitement and energy felt when in a dangerous or exciting situation.
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US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
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UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
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