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The fright stuff: What research tells us about fear
October 23, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:

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The fright stuff: What research tells us about fear

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From feeling apprehension over a presentation to yelping at the sight of a bug or imagining a negative health outcome, fear is a common human experience. An evolutionary response to protect against threats, it can be advantageous or crippling depending on the situation.

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