Ologies with Alie Ward Screamology (LOUD VOCALIZATIONS) with Harold Gouzoules
Jan 20, 2022
Harold Gouzoules, an acclaimed Emory psychology professor, dives into the wild world of screams. He explores the difference between yelling and screaming, sharing insights from his bioacoustics research. Discover the fascinating reasons behind why we scream at concerts and its cultural implications. Gouzoules also touches on the evolutionary purpose of screams across species and their role in emotions. Plus, hear about the iconic movie screams that shaped the scream queen legacy and the therapeutic insights of primal scream therapy.
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Animal Screams
- Rabbits and goats have surprisingly human-like screams.
- These screams are often mistaken for human cries.
Evolution of Screams
- Screams likely first evolved as a defense mechanism against predators.
- A loud vocalization could startle a predator and allow prey to escape.
Social Screaming
- In social species, screams evolved to recruit help from allies during conflicts.
- Monkeys use screams to convey details about fights, like opponent rank and aggression level.
