Boo! It’s That Spooky Time of Year

Boo!

October is that time of year

When haunted houses and ghosts appear.

But why do we experience phobias and fear?

Learn more about it here!

The fear response starts in the amygdala, the emotional control center of the brain. It activates the sympathetic nervous system and helps you generate a fight or flight response.

About the Author

Lynnie Fein-Schaffer

Lynnie is the former Outreach Associate for BrainFacts.org. She graduated from Smith College in 2017 with degrees in economics and psychology.