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Health & Environment

Why Do We Enjoy Fear?

Oct 29, 2019 • 6 min. read

Halloween for many people means haunted houses and horror movies. Stephen Maren,, a Texas A&M professor who studies fear and memory, explains why we find putting ourselves in scary situations so alluring.

Halloween is an exciting holiday marked by costumes, decorations and treats that set the spooky scene. While these festivities may ensure a fun evening, they can also pose additional threats to your household pet.