Sparks has observed how haunted houses and horror films are common dating experiences for young couples.He believes that males and females have expectations of how the other should act.”If a male goes into one of those situations and expresses mastery and control,females tend to find him more attractive and control,females tend to find him more attractive and he is admired more,”he said.”Similarly,for a female,the normal reaction is to show fear.If a female doesn’s show that the female becomes less attractive.”When asked who reacts the most in haunted houses,DeMatteis supported the theory.”Girls 16 to 30 are the main ones that scream,without adoubt.”

观察火花被困扰的房子和恐怖片是共同的约会的经验为年轻夫妇。他相信, 男性和女性有期望怎样其他应该行动。"如果男性进入那些情况的当中一个和表达精通和控制, 女性倾向于发现他更加有吸引力和控制, 女性倾向于找到他更加可爱并且他被敬佩更多," 他说。"同样, 为女性, 正常反应将显示恐惧。如果女性不表示, 女性变得较不可爱。" 当问谁起反应被困扰的房子, DeMatteis 支持了理论。"女孩16 到30 是主要部分尖叫, 毫无疑问。"