2006-07-25 06:30:53 · 11 answers · asked by Scott 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Fear is the psychological and physical reaction to circumstances that you cannot control. If you can control a situation you will have no fear of it. Being out of control of a situation means that someone else is in control and humans do not tend to trust strangers and often do not trust people they know. To allow someone you may not trust to control a situation that affects you is the ultimate in fear. I saw someome say that three more years of Bush as president was the definition of fear. And although the person was making a joke at the president's expense, if you do not trust him and his actions control to some extent the outcomes in your life then this is a very good example of fear.
2006-07-25 07:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by Onegoddess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In one word - ignorance. One should only be fearful of something because they don't know or aren't educated about the subject. We all have a "fear" of something yet if asked why we fear it we probably couldn't give an educated answer to why we are fearful. For example, spiders. Yes some are poisonous and could be fatal if they bite us. BUT if we are educated in knowing why and how they attack, what they look like, etc. we could just avoid them and no risk is further involved. Cuz seriously, we are WAY bigger then the lil suckers - why be fearful? And another big one is guns. If we know that there is the potential to be in or near the "wrong place" or fall in with the "wrong crowd" then education tells us not to stay in the area or associate with those people. As with handling firearms. Simply put, if you don't know who to use them - then don't own one or handle one. The biggest fear I would say is the fear of death though. And the only thing I can suggest on getting over that is spirituality. Whether you're Christian, Jewish, Hindu or even an Atheist, if your spirituality can educate you on living life to the fullest and look forward to the reward for living a moral,just and happy life then you can look forward to the time when you body can finally rest. If you lose someone, you can take solace in knowing that they are now resting peacefully and celebrate the life they had while they were here rather than how it affects us now that they are gone.
2006-07-25 06:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by PlainLana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fear (fîr) pronunciation
n.
1.
1. A feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger.
2. A state or condition marked by this feeling: living in fear.
2. A feeling of disquiet or apprehension: a fear of looking foolish.
3. Extreme reverence or awe, as toward a supreme power.
4. A reason for dread or apprehension: Being alone is my greatest fear.
v., feared, fear·ing, fears.
v.tr.
1. To be afraid or frightened of.
2. To be uneasy or apprehensive about: feared the test results.
3. To be in awe of; revere.
4. To consider probable; expect: I fear you are wrong. I fear I have bad news for you.
5. Archaic. To feel fear within (oneself).
v.intr.
1. To be afraid.
2. To be uneasy or apprehensive.
2006-07-26 01:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear is feeling that you wont be able to handle a situation.
Triumph over fear is realizing that you can!
Read the book, Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, its great!
2006-07-25 08:38:57 · answer #4 · answered by ginny c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George W. Bush for 3 more years
2006-07-25 06:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an emotional reaction to unpleasant physical or mental stimuli, watching it happen, or the threat of it happening. you can eliminate fear by readying a response that will nullify the unpleasant situation.
2006-07-25 06:37:49 · answer #6 · answered by Stand-up Philosopher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your brain tells you-''stop it! There is nothing to be afraid of!'' meanwhile your heart is gradually beating. It is just like love. Your mind vs your emotion. If the winner is emotion, it is called fear.
2006-07-25 07:48:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fear to me is being scared to the point of shaking and panic attacks.. not knowing what the situation may hold..... constant wondering if everyone and everything will be ok...... just honestly I guess a form of not knowing...
good question
2006-07-25 06:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by kutskova29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fear is situation when you do not know what will happen, when my health, body, property and loved ones are in danger.
When evil attacks... I had experienced fear.
2006-07-25 06:38:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to make sense of the Edna's. It's overwhelming.
2006-07-25 06:36:23 · answer #10 · answered by viclyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋