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The Point

The Psychology of Fear

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What is your greatest fear? Speaking in public? Spiders? Snakes? What makes us afraid? A powerful and primitive emotion, fear prompts both a biochemical and emotional response. While one is universal the latter is highly individualized. Psychologist Michael Abruzzese and Psychiatrist Marc Whaley discuss the psychology of fear.

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Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.