Concept Map

Sigmund Freud

fascinated dread

id, ego, superego

psychoanalytic theory

catharsis

Main topic

Main topic

Physiology of Fear

physical sensation

amygdala

neurons

mastery testing

simulated risk

Sub-Genres of Horror

Moral Allegory

good and evil

Psychological Horror

monsters

The Fantastic

the unknown

Supernatural beings

zombies, ghosts, vampires

mythology

possesses magical powers

The Lotto

foreshadowing

the black box

illogical behaviour

The Ring

snuggle theory

socially constructed gender roles

fulfills psychological needs