Episode 243: Halloween Horror & the Psychology of Fear

Published: Oct. 27, 2023, midnight

b'Halloween is fast approaching: many people are flocking to horror nights, exploring haunted houses, and watching movie thrillers. However, as people who get too easily scared and try to avoid these spooky encounters, we wondered: what are the reasons why humans might seek out horror and scary experiences? So we did a deep dive into this topic, exploring the psychological and relational benefits of scary entertainment. And after learning all of this, how will we be incorporating creepy fun into our lives this Halloween?\\n__________________________________________\\nHosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu\\nContributing Editor: Haemee Kang\\nEditor: Michelle Hsieh\\n__________________________________________\\nP A R T N E R S\\n\\u2022 ZocDoc: Download the ZocDoc app for FREE at ZocDoc.com/ABG\\n\\u2022 Pampers:\\xa0For trusted protection, trust Pampers, the #1 pediatrician recommended brand.\\n\\u2022 BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month with code \\u201cABG\\u201d at betterhelp.com/ABG\\n__________________________________________\\nC O N N E C T W I T H U S\\n\\u2022 Subscribe and Follow us @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon Music/YouTube/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook\\n\\u2022 Listener Survey: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here\\n\\u2022 Shoutouts: Give a shoutout on the podcast here\\n\\u2022 Email: hello@asianbossgirl.com\\n__________________________________________\\nS U P P O R T U S\\n\\u2022 Merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com\\n\\u2022 Donate: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support\\n\\u2022 More about us at asianbossgirl.com\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'