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Time Zones 4 Unit 9 Reading Fright

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  • What is the article about?
    The article is about why people enjoy watching horror movies.
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  • Why are people afraid of the dark?
    People are afraid of the dark because it is associated with danger.
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  • What part of the brain is linked to fear?
    The amygdala is the part of the brain linked to fear.
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  • What do scientists find curious about horror movies?
    Scientists find it curious that horror movies don't actually create fear responses in the amygdala.
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  • What are the three factors that create horror in movies?
    The three factors that create horror in movies are tension, relevance, and unrealism.
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  • What do people feel after watching horror movies?
    People feel a sense of confidence after watching horror movies.
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  • Why do young people like horror movies according to one theory?
    Young people like horror movies because adults tend to frown upon them.
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  • What is the appeal of horror movies for adults?
    Adults like horror movies because of a sort of dark curiosity.
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  • What is one thing that is clear about horror movies?
    One thing that is clear about horror movies is that they are not going anywhere.
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  • What is the main idea of the article?
    The main idea of the article is to explore why people enjoy watching horror movies.
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  • What is the amygdala?
    The amygdala is an area of the brain linked to fear.
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  • What is the difference between realism and unrealism in horror movies?
    Realism is based on reality, while unrealism is not.
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  • What is the dark curiosity mentioned in the article?
    Dark curiosity is a sort of morbid fascination with things that are scary or disturbing.
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  • What is the feeling of confidence that people experience after watching horror movies?
    The feeling of confidence is a sense of relief and satisfaction that people experience after facing their fears.
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  • What are some examples of basic fears that people share?
    Some examples of basic fears that people share are fear of the unknown, fear of death, and fear of failure.
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  • What is the purpose of the article?
    The purpose of the article is to inform and entertain readers about the psychology of horror movies.
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