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Category Archives: Facing Fear
Evolutionary psychology explains why haunted houses creep us out
An old and dilapidated house being reclaimed by greenery. Creaky floorboards and shifting walls that seem to groan. Intimidating exterior looming in the darkness. All possible elements of a “haunted house,” but what exactly do we find so scary? Read on to discover a psychologist’s take on the subject.
What Frightens America’s Youth?
Back in 2005, the Gallup organization took a poll to discover what frightened American teens. Check out that poll’s results and compare them to the fears of teens today. What fears do today’s teens share with teens in 2005? What fears differ? Take a poll among your friends and classmates to find out.
Horror Fans Cope Better with the Pandemic, Study Finds
Horror movies may have prepared some people for the pandemic in a variety of ways. Read the article to learn more about the possible benefits of horror movies.
No Trick Or Treat: Americans Get Creative To Celebrate Halloween Safely
What will Halloween look like this year with the looming threat of COVID-19? Parents fear for their children’s safety.
‘I Was a Little Scared’: Inside America’s Reopening Schools
Several students share their concerns after returning to school during the pandemic. Scroll and choose 2 or 3 stories to read.
Fires, orchestras, parachutes. Some other ways to describe coronavirus — besides war.
Listen: Metaphors used to describe the pandemic are so powerful, they can increase our fear and frustration.
Are Infants Afraid of Heights?
Infants are afraid of strangers, but what about heights? When do people start to have fear of heights?
How Roller Coasters Work: Roller Coaster Components
Most people have seen or ridden a roller-coaster, and either fear riding one or like the ride. So you think you know how a roller coaster works? Compare what you know with what this article tells you.
“We got you:” How four teen surfers rescued drowning swimmers from a rip current
Four teen surfers rescue two swimmers fearing for their lives.
Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress and Fear
In the uncertainty surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic, many people feel worried or anxious. Here are some tips for managing fear.
How Can Adrenaline Help You Lift a 3,500-Pound Car?
Have you ever heard of an adrenaline rush? This article by Josh Clark describes how a rush of adrenaline, brought on by a fearful situation, can give someone “superhuman” strength.
The science of choking under pressure—and how to avoid it
What makes an elite athlete fail just at the moment they’ve been training for since childhood? Read about the causes of “choking” and ways to prevent it.
Scientists Think They Know What Causes Trypophobia
Trypophobia describes the fear of clusters of holes. While it’s not officially recognized, many are convinced they have it.
Phobias may be memories passed down in genes from ancestors
Why might someone whose grandfather mined coal be afraid to go underground? It’s no coincidence.
Mountains out of Molehills
Get a visual look at what has frightened Americans in the 21st century.
The Power of Expressing Yourself
Could talking about your fears actually lessen them? Find out what the research says.
Facing Your Fear
Ava Norman describes how she overcame her greatest fear by embracing it.
Phobias and Irrational Fears
While everyone experiences fears, some have a particularly hard time dealing with them. Skim the text to find out why, as well as ways to overcome those that are most interesting to you.
The Marvelous, Misunderstood Life of Common Spiders
They’re helpful creatures that mostly keep to themselves, but spiders still inspire terror in many people.