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Science behind why people like to be scared

Posted at 11:11 AM, Oct 25, 2017
and last updated 2017-10-25 11:14:12-04

NORFOLK, Va.  From haunted houses to scary movies, people love a good scare to celebrate Halloween.

But why do folks actually like being scared?

Psychologist Dr. Jason Parker talked about the science of fear on News 3 This Morning.  Check out the video!

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