Enhanced Threat Detection from Evolutionary Origins Enhanced Threat Detection from Evolutionary Origins (image credits: unsplash) Recent research reveals that many common phobias may stem from deeply rooted survival mechanisms that once protected our ancestors. Studies show that phobias targeting threats that have been lethal to humans and our ancestors for millions of years reflect an …

Driving Your Car to Work Each Morning Driving Your Car to Work Each Morning (image credits: pixabay) While millions of people board planes with sweaty palms and racing hearts, they’ll hop behind the wheel without a second thought. Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows 39,345 people died in traffic crashes during …

Fear of Stranger Abduction Fear of Stranger Abduction (image credits: unsplash) About 100 children are abducted by strangers each year, with the actual risk of a teen or child being abducted by a stranger and killed or not returned estimated at around 0.00007%, or one in 1.4 million annually. Yet 28 percent of American parents …

Cognitive Restructuring Changes Your Inner Critic Cognitive Restructuring Changes Your Inner Critic (image credits: unsplash) Evidence shows that cognitive factors play a central role in the development and maintenance of speech anxiety because people fear being judged negatively by others. Therapists help clients identify the harsh thoughts that fuel their fear, like “Everyone will think …

The Fear of Making the Wrong Career Choice The Fear of Making the Wrong Career Choice (image credits: unsplash) Decidophobia, the fear of making decisions, affects workplace performance far more than most people imagine. This phobia shows up as an extreme fear of making decisions, particularly critical in leadership or managerial positions. Research from workplace …