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Four boys watching a scary show and eating popcorn

Researchers Examine the Fun of Fear

Source: University of Pittsburgh

Two faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh have teamed up to study the science of fear. They are interested in learning more about the psychological benefits of being scared.

This entry was posted in The Thrill of Horror and tagged Arts & Entertainment, Human behavior on January 3, 2018 by Chandler Gifford.

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