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"Nightmares vs. Scary Movies": The effects of scary movies on the dreams of a group of teenagers.
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 02:43:04
Length: 4 pages (1159 words)
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Proposal and Procedure: Most people remember, as children, having nightmares. In today's society, the abundance of scary movies and other media-related thrillers leads to long-term anxiety effects that, in the past, were relegated to children under twelve years of age. In a study by University of Michigan researcher Kristen Harrison, 26% of 150 college students report a "fright reaction" that continues into adulthood after viewing certain situations portrayed in movies. In some cases, the reaction involves sleep …
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