is fear learned or inherent?
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Fear is learned the moment a baby slides out of the mother.  As it is turned back and forth under lights, weighed, measured.  The first time the mother and father turn away and don't come right back.  Fear is learned from the first breath of air we take, and the reason for the fear is knowledge of what death is.  A baby begins to cry because it must, or die.  We fear from the beginning, and that is why we must be nurtured from the beginning.  Nurture is the only thing that keeps fear at bay.
988135
no, why fear what you cannot control
401960
Different theories of psychology would answer your question differently.  Freud's psychoanalytic theory would say that you had an experience when you were an infant with a clown and it stuck in your unconscious.  The more common theory would go with the behaviorist theory (watson, skinner) who would say that you were either classically or operantly conditioned to fear clowns.  If you were classically conditioned to fear clowns you saw one, and associated it with fear instead of happiness and that is how it became encoded in your brain.  If you were operantly conditioned to fear them, you were reinforced repeatedly when you saw them.  I.E. you saw one, cried, and were given attention for being scared, this process would lead you to fear clowns.  More likely it is classically conditioned. \nA fourth option is the social learning theory.  If your parents or friends are afraid of clowns it is very possible that you picked it up from them subconsciously.  This happens a lot with spiders and snakes too. \nIf you think your fear of clowns is taking a toll on your life, a behavioral therapist would be best to help with the problem and they will walk you through a process called systematic desensitization. or you can just avoid clowns :-)
595266
The only way to get rid of fear is to face it. Make up your mind to face them.BE BRAVE!!!!
1054359
The fear of God is how "that" was described in traditional scripture, somehow, I feel this notion doesnt translate to English very well as those I meet who, I feel, do demonstrate an appreciation of this concept, generally overcome the daily distractions and insecurities that manifest in our lives due to the destructive forces of fear.\nThe ability to master this "concept", in my eyes, presents us with an understanding of all knowledge that is truly of value, in a higher sense, both to oneself and humanity as a whole.\nIf you wish to pursue useless knowledge there are plenty of man made faculties in which to do so, but dont be suprised if you emerge from these types of study as one crippled by fear.\nPeace, Love and Light.
15947
Yes and no; it is a product of fear because you are afraid of what will happen to you in this life and in the next, but it is also a product of evolution and a social norm.  It is a product of learning but part of learning morality is a fear of what will happen.  Also, morality is an extremely complex issue and sometimes, something that is morally right is more dangerous in the long run, so it can't be entirely the product of fear.  (Thanks for making me think)
1029726
By instoking fear on us.
564288
my personal opinion is that fear "in general" keeps us from maybe going to far, making us question wether or not we are decent humane beings someone who isnt or thinks they are afraid of nothing are weak emotionally or mentally  to bne afraid of nothing is to have no conscience
7022
Wow, that is a LOADED question. There are numerous variables the determin psychological responses in any species. Fear would be an emotional variable and environment would be physical variables (cold, wet, hot, ect.). Try to be a little more specific. ANYHOW, time for this question to finally end! Vote!
45517
Most people are afraid of things they do not understand
139340
yes, but not like the police does it.... fear doesn't work--knowledge does!!
459865
Of course.  Fear is our way of making sure we plan and cover all areas of a problem.  It keeps us safe.  I say just enjoy your new found freedom.  Express yourself, and maybe keep a written diary of what you are feeling, and how you handle it.  This will help you control the fear.  Don't let fear win though.  Remember it's just a tool to make sure we have covered all the bases.  Use it, don't let it use you.  Good luck and have fun.  Living alone will be well worth this small amount of discomfort.   P.S.  Pepto Bismol works wonders to settle the stomach.  If you get rid of the physical aspect, the mental ones don't seem so bad.
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A little more (or perhaps less) complex than that. Religion is a system of beliefs created by man to dilute fear. Fear is a basic emotion of all animals (yes, humans are animals)and in a relatively advanced species like humans it becomes intellectualized. Religion is absolutely nothing without fear. They go hand in hand. When they both reach hyper levels of intensity the violence will kick in. The opposite of intelligence is fear based ignorance. Most religious people have lived with fear since they were brainwashed at young age. They don't even realize it.
86030
It depends on how severe the fear is, if it is very mild it could be classified as social anxiety disorder or if it is extreme it would be agoraphobia.
70253
Its easy to overcome fear by BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION technique.\n\nIf u ask your Psychiatrist he can give you more information these methods.\n\nIt really works.
1061031
There is sense to it but it's a tad convoluted.\n\nBasically, while there are things that you fear, those things cannot physically stop you from acting or doing.  It is the fear itself which immobilizes us, not the thing.  Often times fear is a feeling, not so much directed at an object (people fear change or new experiences).\n\nSo, it is accurate that the only thing we should really be afraid of is fear because it keeps us from acting or doing what we would otherwise want to do.
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You may have understood how the whole system works.  If you understand what you are doing, what will be keeping you safe, then fear decreases.