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Dive into the world of Halloween costumes and discover what your choice says about your personality and psychological development. Explore the excitement of being scared, the thrill of role-playing, and the communication aspect of costume selection in this insightful examination.
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Bell Ringer • Match the terms… • 1. Rods a. Controls amount of light entering eye. • 2. Cones b. Allows us to see black & white. • 3. Iris c. Muscle in eye that relaxes or contracts. • 4. Pupil d. Allows us to see color.
Midterm Exam Facts • From the results, it seems as if: a. You studied and did well. b. You paid attention in class and did well. c. You guessed well enough. d. You didn’t do well. • Save the midterm! You’ll need it to study for the Final!
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Why do we enjoy being scared? • Being scared is exciting. It gets your hearts pumping, blood racing, and speeds up your breathing. • It allows us to feel these sensations without being in any real danger.
Halloween Costumes • Women’s costumes are more subservient roles (nurse, maids…) • Men’s costumes represent the savior or heroes. • Regardless of gender, costumes are designed with sex in mind.
Halloween Costumes • Costumes are a way to explore who you AREN’T, but you must have an interest in the role. • Young adults are in the stage of psychological development and are trying to figure out who they are. • Halloween is the ultimate role play day! It’s not just a day for kids!!!
Halloween Costumes • Those who plan to wear costumes: 75% of 18 – 24 yr olds 50% of 35 – 44 yr olds 25% of 55 – 64 yr olds • The older you are, the less role playing excites you. You know who you are.
Halloween Costumes • Vampires, devils, witches, etc. are the most popular costumes. • People get excited at playing a character that is unburdened by empathy. • They want to play the role of predator rather than the victim.
Halloween Costumes • Costumes are a way to communicate with others. • They show others our fantasies! • They also allow us to hide and play a character we normally would not act like. • When you put on a mask, you summon courage that wasn’t there.
My Top Ten Horror Movies! • Honorable mentions: • The Silence of the Lambs • Night of the Living Dead • Children of the Corn • Christine • Carrie • Seven • Psycho • Hellraiser • It
#5 – The Shining Heeeere’s Johnny! Redrum! Redrum!
#1 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 1, 2, Freddy’s Comin’ for you...3, 4, better lock your door.