Special Edition: The Science of Being Scared

Why do some people love being scared, while others want nothing to do with horror?

Psychologist Dr. Coltan Scrivner explains why fear can sometimes feel good, what makes haunted houses and scary movies so appealing, and how morbid curiosity may even help some people cope with real-world uncertainty.

Plus, what parents should know about scary play and how much fear is too much for kids.

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