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    When you think of fear, what do you think of? Have you ever been absolutely terrified by something that you become petrified. Your brain is programed to protect you from all threats to your body this protection is known as fear. When we touched a hot pan along with burning ourselves now we will not do that repeatedly for fear of being burned. Mr. King states, three claims that we go to horror movies to have fun  also we go to feel normal then at last, we go to face our fears but is that genuinely

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    you think of fear, what do you think of? Do you think of something you are absolutely terrified of and do not want to think about or something else. Fear is programmed in your brain as something you want to stay away from for  safety.  Like when we touched a hot pan and burned ourselves now we will not do that again for fear of being burned. Mr.King states three claims that we go to horror movies to have fun and that we go to feel normal and the last one That we go to face our fears but is that really

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    Fear In The Outsiders

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    For most people, fear is a strong motivator to accomplish goals, do well on a test, or on other circumstances that could give people trouble. In one of my sports, I play, Cross Country, fear motivates me to work harder, run faster, and possibly gets me better results. When I hear, see, or know someone is behind me, I don't want the embarass of them beating me, or encouraging other people when they see that happen, they think they can pass me to get a better time or to pass someone so I don't get

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    Most people have rational fears. I have both rational and irrational fears. The one that sticks out to me the most is the fear of drowning. That pit in your stomach when driving over a bridge. That you need to unlock the doors just incase you are in an accident. The need to be able to escape. That is just one of the many emotions I feel about water. Eventually, I came face to face with my fear. It was not somewhere I expected it to be like at the ocean swimming to far out, or diving into a muddy

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    Fear In Frankenstein

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    The fear of the inner monster is scary, overwhelming feeling. We keep it hidden inside of us for personal reasons. My inner monster is the fear of not knowing what is next in life. It creeps me out to just think that I don’t know what my next move will be or how it will turn out to be. The terror of not knowing what might be my next chapter in life makes me feel nauseous. I'm the type of person who likes to have everything in my life planned. From one thing to another, I consider myself to be

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    What Is Fear?

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    Fear is a constant temptation in this life. Fear is a feeling or emotion that we must address and confront on a regular basis. Fear travels the globe and ensnares human minds at times like a slowly spreading flame that can grow into a powerful and destructive wildfire. Fear can emotionally paralyze humans, cloud judgement and divert the best plans of mankind. Fear can also be life saving when it stops those scared of heights from plummeting off the edge of the Grand Canyon. Fear of failure can

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    The Fear Of Change

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    The Fear of Change Some fears can be as simple as fearing a bug or even the water that we drink. While other types of fears can be far more complex such as fearing the unknown or the changes that surround us. The explanation to these fears will vary from one person to the other but what we can be certain of is that fear has been and will always exist within us whether we want to admit to it or not. With literally anything or anyone being able to be the source of fear there is one fear in particular

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    The Psychology Of Fear

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    Fear is a perception that individuals endure psychologically. It resides everywhere, even if it isn't actually legitimate. The feeling of terror or anxiety is almost always mental, and it shocks everyone of all ages. Being scared is always in one's mind.Individuals are subjected to fear and anxiety at any point of a day. At young ages, children are startled by many encounters. An example would be images, family members, animals, objects, and so forth. It may cause anxiety for them when they mature

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    Definition Of Fear

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    Fear… Its inside of everyone, but not everyone knows what exactly it is until they encounter something that causes them to feel it. What is it exactly? A sign of weakness? A self-defense mechanism? I think it could go either way, but that is just a matter of opinion. Everyone has a fear of something. It could be something simple like clowns, or the dark, but it can also be something as extreme as death. Fear can be different for everyone, but everyone will encounter it at some point in the lifetime

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    Response To Fear

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    Everyone has experienced fear, at least once in his or her life. When facing fear, people are forced to decide if they will fight their fears or flee them. This response can cause some people to enjoy fear, while others do not. In her interview, Dr.Kerr discusses the brain's response to fear. A few people revel in fear, while others do not. It is much less common to believe that people would take joy in fear, however; having been found that, “the natural high from the fight-or-flight response

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