Why So Many People Are Scared of These 10 Things
Why So Many People Are Scared of These 10 Things
Taylor Markarian | Jan. 17, 2020
There aren’t that many things in this world that are inherently scary. An object only becomes an object of fear when a person decides that they view it as a threat. For example, many people are afraid of heights. Fair enough—one could fall and die if they’re on the thin edge of a tall cliff. However, there are also people who are afraid of things that aren’t life-threatening, like public speaking. Nevertheless, it is still a common fear. But why? Dana Dorfman, PhD, a clinical psychologist affiliated with New York University, says, “Common fears [and] phobias are a byproduct of one or more of the following causes: evolution, genetics, learned behavior, or trauma.”
