Scared Out Of Your Mind: Halloween, Fear And The Brain

Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 21:10 in Psychology & Sociology

Larger than life or small time? Herval, CC BYBy Kira Shaw, University of SheffieldChildren and adults alike are digging out those spooky costumes ready for a celebration. We’ve reached that time of year again: Halloween. October 31 is dedicated to remembering the dead.We’ve all experienced fear, but Halloween is the particular time of year when we look for that rush that usually accompanies feeling scared. Are you in need of a “scare-specialist” for this year’s Halloween celebrations? Then you need not look further than your very own brain. read more

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