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Why our media preferences are what they are!

Why do some people take comfort in horror movies while others can only relax with a comedy? We’...

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09.30 11 Aug 2025


Why our media preferences are what they are!


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09.30 11 Aug 2025


Why do some people take comfort in horror movies while others can only relax with a comedy? We’ll find out with UCD School of Psychology Assistant Professor and Director of the Media and Entertainment Psychology Lab Dr. Brendan Rooney.


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