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    Why Do You Like Horror Movies?
    Why Do You Like Horror Movies?
    Why Do You Like Horror Movies?
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    Why Do You Like Horror Movies?

    By Thomas J. Strang

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    Have you ever met anyone who doesn’t like horror movies? Not everyone likes sport, or reading books, or watching TV and some people, apparently, aren’t even all that keen on sex – but everyone loves movies. They seem to be the one thing in the world we all enjoy. Why is that? What is it about movies that has this extraordinary universal appeal? According to Glenn Sparks, Ph.D, a professor and associate head of the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University, one reason for the appeal is how you feel after the movie. This is called the excitation transfer process. Sparks’s research found that when people watch frightening films, their heart rate, blood pressure and respiration increases.
    Some people are simply wired to enjoy high levels of physiological arousal, Sparks said. According to the literature, he said, about 10 percent of the population enjoys the adrenaline rush. (Not surprisingly, these individuals also love roller coasters. Not surprisingly, I do not.)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas J. Strang
    Release dateJan 12, 2015
    ISBN9781310980909
    Why Do You Like Horror Movies?
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    Thomas J. Strang

    Tom is semi-retired from the accounting profession where he worked for 30 years as a bookkooper, auditor, accounting manager and assistant controller. He currently operates his own accounting, bookkeeping and tax service. He is currently married to Jennifer. He has 2 children Michael and Gracie. Michael is a computer technician and Gracie is a dental assistant. He has always loved books and collecting quotes for many, many years. He tries to live by them since they provide motivation and inspiration.

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      Why Do You Like Horror Movies? - Thomas J. Strang

      Introduction:

      Why Do People Like Horror Movies?

      By Thomas J. Strang

      Published by Thomas J. Strang at Smashwords

      Copyright 2015 Thomas J. Strang

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      Thank you for downloading this eBook. This book remains the copyrighted property of the author and may not be redistributed to others for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy from their favorite authorized retailer. Thank you for your support.

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