Watching horror movies, wanting to listen to ghost stories, playing all kinds of scary games in the parks..... Why's that??
2007-02-08 07:22:32 · 10 answers · asked by Stratomanssy 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
We like the rush. Fear sends an adreniline rush through our bodies and it's exciting, like nothing else. But we only enjoy the fear that still has that safety catch along with it (example: bungee jumping to get the rush of falling, but you know you still have a cord strapped to you, so in actuality you're still safe.) Fear without that safety catch is what people don't want to experience.
2007-02-08 07:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by Lindsey H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Surviving fearful events gives us an appreciation of life.
You could be in an actual fire or a bad accident and make it out alive. Or, you can pretend well enough to get the same feeling.
2007-02-14 09:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same reason why people like parachuting, bungee jumping, theme park rides, surfing etc.
The adrenaline rush!
2007-02-08 07:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
For the Adrenalin rush!
2007-02-14 13:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by Trish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't like those sort of things because I'm a Christian and it desensitizes you but, I think people watch them for the thrill.
2007-02-13 18:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It gives you that little adrenalin rush. It's excitement.
2007-02-08 07:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by true blue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the thrill and the excitement.
2007-02-08 07:47:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i personally don't like all these things. i wonder the same thing as you all the time?
2007-02-08 07:28:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Makes us feel more alive.
2007-02-08 07:30:47 · answer #9 · answered by biancajh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because these stuff is interesting.
2007-02-09 18:54:41 · answer #10 · answered by Kalooka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋