Blog #9

 Question:

We often seek out experiences that give us a sense of danger or a kind of thrill that comes with a sense of fear. For example, some people like roller coasters, bungee jumping, extreme sports, horror films etc. Why do we seek out things that provide this sense of danger and fear, and does this help to explain why we like watching tragedy?

Answer:

We seek fear and danger because we know we are safe. When we get scared, we experience a rush of stress and anxiety and a release of endorphins and dopamine. In that case, we normally seek risk in order to avoid huge losses. This is affected by how likely it is that the outcome might occur.