Imagine two friends: one jumps out of a plane without a parachute, and the other gets nervous just thinking about it. Why do they react so differently? It all starts in their brains. Some people have a brain part that makes them feel happy when things get exciting, like when you ride a roller coaster or play hide-and-seek. Others don’t feel that same thrill, so risky behavior doesn't sound as fun to them.
Examples
- One kid loves jumping off a diving board even from the highest step, while another is too scared to go near it.
- Some people will take a chance on winning a prize in a game show, but others would rather get the guaranteed smaller amount.
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?
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