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The Biology of Fear - Haunted Houses and Thrill Attractions

Explore the intersection of fear and biology by visiting a fear-inducing environment, such as a haunted house or a thrilling amusement park ride. During your visit, pay close attention to the physical manifestations of fear, including changes in heart rate, respiration, and the activation of an amygdala survival response. In your detailed reflection, draw upon the vocabulary and concepts from biological psychology to analyze and explain these physiological responses. Discuss how your personal experience aligns with the principles of biological psychology and what insights you gained about the body's reaction to fear.

Question 1

Short answer

What fear-inducing environment did you experience for this project? Please use complete sentences and describe the experience.

Group 2

What physical manifestations of fear did you notice in your experience? Give specific details. For example: When____________, I notice that I felt ______________. (Note: If you relate to the fight-or-flight response, you must explain your specific reaction, e.g. fight OR flight OR freeze, with specific details).

Question 2a

Short answer

What biological systems or physiological processes are responsible for these reactions?

Group 3

What insights did you gain about the body's reaction to fear? For example, do you enjoy these small tastes of fear or do you find it unpleasant?

Question 3a

Short answer

What do you think is the biological reason for your response.

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