Chemistry
The primary hormone for the "fight or flight" reflex
What is adrenaline (epinephrine)?
This psychologist conducted the "Little Albert" experiment
Who is John B. Watson?
The percentage of the population with an extreme phobia.
What is 12-15%
According to a survey, the "right age" to stop trick or treating
What is 16?
Fears can resurface down the line after efforts are made to quell it. What is the psychological name of the phenomenon of fear coming back?
This stress hormone helps maintain energy during the fear state
When a neutral stimulus before gets linked to something scary, thus creating fear now?
What is classical conditioning?
Both
The most famous horror Author
Who is Steven King?
The part of the brain that triggers the release of stress hormones
What is the Hypothalamus?
This therapy technique lessens anxiety with the fear being slowly experienced in small amounts over time.
What is exposure therapy?
What is hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?
Fear of long words
The vegetable used before pumpkins to make Jack-O-Lanterns
What are turnips?
An almond-shaped part of the brain that works with the hypothalamus to start release of stress hormones
What is the amygdala?
Babies are only born with these two fears initially
What is Loud Noises and Falling?
The most common phobia in the world.
What is aracnophobia? (5-10% of population)
The first company to sell "real" halloween candy
What is Hershey's?