Types Of Phobias
We have all seen dozens of movies and read hundreds of articles in the newspaper and on blogs on the net about various Phobias that people in this world have. Some of these phobias are apparent like the common ones, like the fear of heights (acrophobia) and the fear of water (hydrophobia). But the question is that does everyone have phobias, or only some people?
The answer to the question above is too long, mostly because in most cases people have not yet come across their phobias or are too ignorant to notice them. An example would be a person who is afraid of a polar bear for example. If this person has lived his life in a continent like Africa and not even seen a polar bear in real life then it’s almost impossible he will ever discover his hidden Phobia.
Scientists believe that everyone in this world has phobias. However big or small that the fears might be, they are nonetheless a fear and classified as a phobia. Some phobias are apparent and dangerous while others are sedate and may not harm the person. Scientists say the reason behind phobias is not just the personal experiences that we experience in our lives. It is also genetic in nature, as has been recently discovered.
Some specific phobias have been known to be passed on from generation to generation amongst certain families. So the conclusion of the various studies undertaken by the scientists have taken us a step closer to answering the eternal question if everyone actually has phobias, or it’s just present in some people.
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Types of Phobias Project