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Annotated Bibliography

Aschwanden, Christie. "The Curious Lives of the People Who Feel No Fear." The Curious Lives.

Reed Elsevier, Inc., 2013. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

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This article, by Christie Aschwanden, goes into depth about people who have no fear due

to the fact that they lack an amygdala due to a disease called Urbach-Wiethe disease.

They talk about a study where they were able to elicit feelings of panic from them even

lacking this part of their brain. More research in this area could help those with extreme

anxiety.

"Don't Fear Science Is Here." Don't Fear Science Is Here. Townsville Bulletin, 24 Nov. 2007.

Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

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0&site=eds-live&authtype=cookie,ip,custuid&custid=infohio>.

The Townsville Bulletin brings in multiple professionals on the subject of fear. They use

facts and studies to show that their work in this field is promising. They talk more about

anxiety than most articles. They use one womans fear of heights as an example. Very

few opinions are stated in this article. They also talk about the extent of those who this

affects.
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"Fear Factors: Genetics, Environment Play Role in Triggering Fright." Fear Factors. The Blade

(Toledo, Ohio), 10 Oct. 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

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ite=eds-live&authtype=cookie,ip,custuid&custid=infohio>.

Originally published by The Blade, an Ohio-based online newspaper, this article focuses

on how genetics are involved in so-called, thrill-seekers. They cite a neuropsychiatrist

Dr. Katherine Brownlowe. She also talks about how the frontal lobe plays a part in fear,

which is not mentioned in many articles. Interestingly enough, she also mentions how if

one genetically hardwired for fear that if they experience trauma from an event like this,

they wont act on it as strongly. They do not go into depth, but talk about how being

scared in a safe environment, specifically movies, has been popular for years.

"Human Screams Target Brain's Fear Centre." Human Screams Target Brain's Fear Centre.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 17 July 2015. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.

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&site=eds-live&authtype=cookie,ip,custuid&custid=infohio>.

The Australian Broadcasting Incorporation gives scientific insight as to why human

screams seem to pierce the humans fear center. They describe a study conducted by Dr.
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Luke Arnal that concludes human screams spur a response from the amygdala, the part of

your brain thats crucial to experiencing fear. Its important to note that they suggest that

the human scream itself has evolved to match the brain. Although he also openly admits

more study needs to be done in this area and much is still just speculation.

"The Science of Anxiety. Why Do We Worry Ourselves Sick? Because the Brain Is Hardwired

for Fear, and Sometimes It Short-circuits." The Science of Anxiety. Time Inc., 2002.

Web.

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eds-live&authtype=cookie,ip,custuid&custid=infohio>.

This article published by The New York Times gives an in-depth factual look to the causes

of anxiety. They quote multiple professors and use many facts. They also talk about the

hormones released when experiencing fear, as well as the other regions of the brain that

are affected. This article also touches on other mental disorders, like OCD and phobias. A

very good source for how fear affects us not just chemically.