Why Do We Like To Be Afraid?

From horror movies to roller coasters, we like to be in situations that scare us. But isn't fear supposed to be an unpleasant experience? We talk with psychologist, David Zald, about what happens in our brain when we get scared and why we like it so much.

Special Thanks to:
David Zald

How To Survive a Horror Movie (The scary video playing at the beginning)
http://bit.ly/17uwnvPz

Ken Dunn: Greenest Man In Chicago
http://bit.ly/IpXA9O

Thrill Seeking Videos:
Do We Like To Be Afraid? - http://bit.ly/1M8M693
Why Are Roller Coasters So Awesome? - http://bit.ly/1goX63U
Facing A Fear of Heights - http://bit.ly/1Pptj7h
What's it like to Go Skydiving? - http://bit.ly/1MZ8ke3

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Image/Video Credits:

The Shining
Warner Brothers, 1980