Drawn to Grisly Movies? This Psychologist Knows Why. ^85.6%

RadioWest | KUER - 4/29/2026, 12:02 PM

Framing Effect 38% - Biased Writer Voice 30.2% - Negativity Bias 27.9%

That’s contrary to what some people think is just common sense: that if you like watching horror movies, or play violent video games, or if you’re interested in seeing someone get injured — like in a car crash or a football game — then you must like the violence itself. Not necessarily, says Scrivner. It may actually have a lot to do... more