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Peer reviewedCantor, Joanne; And Others – Journal of Broadcasting, 1984
Describes a study which used the heart rate of subjects as the measure of physiological arousal to assess the effect of forewarning on emotional reactions and physiological responses to a frightening television film. Results indicate that although forewarning did not significantly affect anxiety, it did promote more intense fright and upset. (MBR)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Emotional Response, Fear, Films
