TrickOrTreating🍬
When does Trick Or Treating typically take place?
October 31st
True or False, seasonal depression is a thing.
True
What makes a place "haunted"
A spirit, soul, or deceased person connected to the property.
What do individuals carve and sit out at night for Halloween?
Pumpkins or jack o lanterns
What are the Halloween colors?
Orange and Black
What does Treat and trick mean in trick or treat?
The treat is the candy children (and sometimes adults) get going to houses and the treat is the "threat" when not given candy (A playful threat!)
Is mental illness common? True or false
True! 1 in 5 adults in the U.S experience a mental health condition
Was the shining based on a true story?
No, but it was heavily inspired by a real allegedly haunted hotel
What is the activity where people retrieve something from water with only their mouth
Bobbing for apples
Who was the first modern horror movie villian
Freddy Krueger
What do people do before going trick or treating?
Get into a costume and dress up
What is body dysmorphia?
"Body dysmorphia," is a mental health condition where a person is intensely and excessively preoccupied with one or more perceived "flaws" in their physical appearance
What is infrasound?
Low-frequency sound waves below the range of human hearing that can physically affect people, potentially causing feelings of anxiety, dread, or the perception of a moving presence.
What is it called when people walk through a big attraction and get jump scared?
A haunted house
What is recreational fear?
The fun of seeking out scary experiences (like haunted houses or horror movies) is a phenomenon called "recreational fear." Psychologists suggest that doing this in a safe, controlled environment allows the brain to release a rewarding mix of adrenaline and dopamine, helping people, especially children, practice emotional regulation and build confidence.
Where did trick or treating start?
Ireland and Scotland
What causes long lasting episodes of mania and depression
Bipolar disorder
When was the earliest serious paranormal study founded?
The 19th century
Why were jack o lanterns created?
To ward off evil spirits and to not get pranked by (Stingy Jack)
What was a belief about Children on Halloween?
Children born on Halloween night were historically believed to possess extraordinary powers, such as the "gift of second sight" (the ability to see spirits and fairies) and a natural ability to ward off evil spirits.
What was trick or treating used to stop?
Vandalism of homes
What is the "Sad Clown Paradox"?
Research suggests that many comedians and comic actors have higher rates of depression or anxiety. It is theorized that they may use humor and performance as a coping mechanism or a defense against deep distress.
Who is the "weeping woman"?
La Llorona(The Weeping Woman) is a famous ghost figure throughout Latin American folklore, whose spirit is said to wander by rivers and weep as she searches for her children, whom she drowned in life.
What is throwing a shoe for a suitor?
A tradition where a single woman throws a shoe over her shoulder; the direction the toe points indicates the direction from which her husband will come
What is Samhainophobia?
(Fear of Halloween) a specific phobia disorder where a person experiences extreme, unwarranted anxiety and panic when confronted with symbols or situations related to Halloween.