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Maggie's Haunted House Experience
- Maggie Penman experienced intense fear at ScareHouse, encountering brutal scenes and disorienting effects.
- Her anxiety peaked with human-like taxidermy and actors invading her personal space.
Disorientation Triggers Primal Fear
- Darkness, fog, strobe lights, and eerie sounds make people feel disoriented and fearful.
- The brain's survival instincts override conscious awareness, causing fear even when safety is known.
Fear as Mood Recalibration
- Haunted houses improve mood and reduce stress for those who voluntarily attend.
- Fear shuts down executive thinking, allowing thrill-seekers temporary relief from cognitive burdens.