Fear Factor

The fear of heights, the fear of blood dripping from a paper cut, what would you describe this sensation? The feeling of fear to a particular thing is known as a phobia. Like many other organisms, we can develop fears or phobias from past experiences dealing with that particular situation. You may wonder what causes these emotions and how it is interpreted. Research shows that the brain or parts of the brain have different functions and one part of the brain is proven to regulate fear and your…

define who I am or what I stand for. What defines me are my passions such as animals and biology, my fears and anxieties, and my welcoming and perky personality. My fears aren’t something I can just get over; they stem from instances from my life I cannot control. My personality masks this problem. No one notices my fears because I’m such an enjoyable person. If I didn’t have these three factors, I wouldn’t be who I am. One of my passions has…

Have you ever experienced a sudden panic? Your palms start sweating, you start shaking, and you have an overwhelming fear of something that may have little to no threat towards you. This is a serious disorder that is classified as Anxiety. 18% of the United States population have and are now suffering from this particular disorder which later leads to other health issues. The treatment and awareness for anxiety is nowhere near where it should be and is hoped to be in the future after hard work,…

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Fear is a negative emotional response to threats in the environment (LaTour and Rotfield, 1997). Witte, K (1994) defined fear appeals as “persuasive messages that arouse fear by depicting a personally relevant and significant threat, followed by a description of feasible recommendations for deterring the threat” (Williams C, 2012). Fear appeals can be grouped into physical and social fear appeals, physical fear can be characterised by threats that may cause harm to the body and social fear…

Behind the Books As several monsters are being presented in the movie "goosebumps";we are reminded of our own childhood and the frightening monsters in our nightmares. In today's society, no emphasis is given to those childhood monsters but rather are consumed by the latest horror trends in movies and current frightening world events such as terrorist attacks. Today, they don't need to, it is given to them constantly. All they have to do is to watch the news, hear it from their parents or…

what, what exactly is the debate of nature versus nurture? Cherry, K. author of many articles having to do with this subject writes, “The (nature versus nurture) debate centers on the relative contributions of genetic inheritance and environmental factors in human development,” therefore, the debated nature versus nurture explores whether genetics or environment have more influence in shaping individuals. What we learn does not only influence our behavior, it also shapes our attitude. Children…

The question of whether or not psychology is a science is a query which tends to come up in academic circles, usually deteriorating into arguments surrounding the validity of the discipline. Psychology, being the most popular undergraduate major in the United States, is an appealing field of study for many youths considering a career that will not only allow them to flourish monetarily but also helps them to develop the skills they use in social interactions everyday. As a result of its…

huge meltdown explains her overwhelming fear of death. She admits that she called because she was afraid, but can’t explain her symptoms. As death gets closer and closer, her fear gets…

Fear is a feeling that everyone experiences from time to time. The effects of fear such as sweaty palms, a racing heart, and an adrenaline rush are all normal responses of the body and these responses prove to be extremely useful when an individual is faced with an extremely dangerous or scary situation. However, some people have these rushes of extreme stress and panic randomly without any warning while they are going about their day. These types of panic responses are called panic attacks and…