Why is it fun to be frightened? Quiz

What is the main theme of the text "Why is it fun to be frightened?" by Margee Kerr?

• The history of horror films

• The psychological effects of fear

• The commercial success of the Halloween film franchise

• Techniques in filmmaking

According to the text, what does Margee Kerr find unsatisfying about the typical answer to why people enjoy being frightened?

• It is too complex

• It is overly simplistic

• It is scientifically inaccurate

• It is based on personal opinions

What does the body do when a person is startled or scared, as mentioned in the text?

• It goes into a "freeze" mode

• It goes into a "go" mode

• It shuts down to conserve energy

• It prepares for long-term stress

In which section should information about the positive effects of being scared be included?

• Studying Fear at a Terrifying Attraction

• Coming Out Stronger on the Other Side

• What it Takes to be Safely Scared

What was the primary purpose of setting up a mobile lab in the basement of a haunted attraction outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

• To entertain the visitors with additional scary elements.

• To capture real-time data on what makes fear enjoyable and what motivates people to seek scary experiences.

• To provide medical assistance to visitors if needed.

• To sell tickets and merchandise related to the haunted attraction.

How did the guests feel after going through the haunted attraction according to the study?

• More anxious and tired.

• Less anxious and more tired.

• Happier and less anxious.

• Unchanged in mood and anxiety.

What effect did the haunted attraction have on brain reactivity according to EEG data?

• Increased brain reactivity.

• No change in brain reactivity.

• Widespread decreases in brain reactivity.

• Sporadic increases in brain reactivity.

What similar observation has been made in studies of mindfulness meditation?

• It leads to increased brain reactivity.

• It is associated with feeling worse.

• It may lead to a "shut down" of the brain to an extent.

• It has no impact on mood or brain activity.

What is the primary benefit of going through an extreme haunted attraction, as suggested in the text?

• It provides a sense of uncertainty and physical exertion.

• It offers a challenge that leads to a sense of achievement once completed.

• It allows one to experience real danger.

• It decreases confidence in individuals.

According to the text, what role do fun-scary experiences play in terms of emotional response?

• They diminish the sense of fear and anxiety.

• They recalibrate what registers as stressful and provide a confidence boost.

• They make everyday activities feel more dangerous.

• They lead to a permanent state of fear.