Cold chill
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A cold chill (also known as frisson, or simply thrills or cold chills) is described by David Huron as, "a pleasant tingling feeling, associated with the flexing of hair follicles resulting in goose bumps (technically called piloerection), accompanied by a cold sensation, and sometimes producing a shudder or shiver." [1] Dimpled skin is often visible due to cold chills especially on the back of the neck or upper spine. [2] Unlike shivering, however, it is not caused by temperature, menopause, or anxiety but rather is an emotionally triggered response when one is deeply affected by things such as music [3], speech [4] or recollection.
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- ^ David Huron. Frisson: Thrills from Chills. PDF Document
- ^ David Huron. Frisson: Thrills from Chills. PDF Document
- ^ David Huron. Biological Templates for Musical Experience: From Fear to Pleasure. Abstract
- ^ The French word frisson. Definition
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