Why Are We Afraid of the Dark?

The video explores the fear of the dark, explaining how fears develop through classical conditioning, modeling, and instructional fear acquisition. It discusses the role of the amygdala in conditioned responses and introduces the concept of biological preparedness, suggesting evolutionary reasons for certain fears. The video also covers exposure therapy as an effective treatment for phobias, highlighting its process of gradual exposure to feared stimuli.

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