Evolution can help explain why we take pleasure in haunted houses and horror movies.
You’re alone in your house, and something just woke you up in the middle of the night. You lie in your bed and listen. Your heart is pounding. There is a long period of silence. Then you hear someone start to whistle, and then footsteps, slowly heading for your bedroom.
There is a logic to fear. It’s an adaptive response we share with other creatures, and it prepares us for danger. Adrenaline is released, heart rate increases, blood flows into the muscles, the digestive system shuts down and consciousness narrows, focusing on the threat.This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law.
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