What is it about the scary movies and haunted houses that trigger ouremotions this time of year? A University of Northern Iowa psychologyprofessor says when we grab the hand of our date during a scary movie, wemay be mis-reading our own emotions.Psychology professor Helen Harton says we often confuse fear or frightwith romantic feelings.Harton says this may be happening because most people in our society havefew brushes with truly fearful situations.Harton says we often use fear to help ourselves feel other emotions.
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