When it gets dark, we can't see everything around us. Our brain thinks something might be hiding in the shadows, just like when you're in a spooky house and there's a monster behind the curtain! This makes our heart beat faster and feels like being nervous. The more unknown things there are in the dark, the more nervous we feel.
Examples
- A kid feels scared under the bed at night because they can't see what's hiding there.
- You startle when you hear a noise in the dark because your brain thinks it might be something scary.
- Your friend gets nervous walking home after dark, imagining strangers behind every shadow.
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See also
- Why Do Some People Fear the Dark More Than Others?
- Why Do People Love Scary Stories?
- Why Do People Have ‘Fears’ and How Are They Learned?
- Why Do People Feel ‘Nervous’ Before an Important Event?
- Why Do Some People Fear Public Speaking?
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