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126. Why Do People Love Horror Movies?

No Stupid Questions

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The Thrill of Benign Masochism

This chapter delves into sensation seeking behaviors, particularly through horror movies and extreme experiences, framed as benign masochism. It emphasizes the need for accessible language in psychology while exploring the complexities of human attraction to negative emotions and inviting audience participation on the topic.

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