Friggatriskaidekaphobia is extreme fear about Friday-the-13th, so much so that the believers refuse to step out on that day.
Claustrophobic Fear Space Around Them
Those who feel claustrophobic do so because they have an exaggerated sense of the near space surrounding them. That is their need for a “personal space” extends far beyond their arm’s reach.
Those who feel claustrophobic do so because they have an exaggerated sense of the near space surrounding them. That is their need for a “personal space” extends far beyond their arm’s reach.
"It's been estimated that $800 or $900 million [US] is lost in business on this day because people will not fly or do business they would normally do," said Donald Dossey, founder of the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in North Carolina.
Pill to Treat Fear of Heights
A pill could aid people overcome an irrational fear of heights, says study.
A pill could aid people overcome an irrational fear of heights, says study.
Facial Expressions can Reveal Fake or Genuine Remorse
Facial clues can help in detecting whether a person is sincerely sorry or faking regret.
Facial clues can help in detecting whether a person is sincerely sorry or faking regret.
Research Reveals New Facts on Behavior Problems
A research study into the misbehavior of children shows that “callous-unemotional [CU] traits” displayed at the age of seven resulted in continuing problems even at a later age.
A research study into the misbehavior of children shows that “callous-unemotional [CU] traits” displayed at the age of seven resulted in continuing problems even at a later age.
