Why do we love scary movies? with Coltan Scrivner, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
Interpreting Scores on the Morbid Curiosity Scale and Its Relevance in Understanding Human Behavior
This chapter explores the meaning and interpretation of a test score related to morbid curiosity, emphasizing that it does not indicate psychopathy. It discusses how morbid curiosity can offer insights into entertainment choices, religion, and the presence of tragedy and threat in stories, highlighting its usefulness in understanding people's interest in scary things and other personality traits.
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