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Fear is an essential animal emotion. Its triggers, and the associated symptoms of anxiety or aggression fear can cause, have evolved to serve a number of very important purposes, and have served us well.
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Read, C. (2009). The Biology and Psychology of Fear. In: The Fear Factor. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230250864_2
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