Fear factor: Exploring common phobias through horror films

Savvy Psychologist

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Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Science, Self-improvement, Education

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🗓️ 23 October 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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In this Halloween-themed episode, Monica dives into 10 of the most common fears and recommends a horror or thriller movie that brings each fear to life on the big screen. From the fear of heights in Vertigo to the fear of failure in Black Swan, this episode explores how our deepest anxieties are reflected in cinema. Can horror movies help us confront our fears?

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0:00.0	Something you may or may not know about me is that I am a lover of horror so
0:08.8	Halloween is a fun time for me. In honor of that, today I thought I would discuss 10 of the most popular fears that people have and give you a film recommendation that relates to the topic.
0:22.0	The last one will likely surprise you. Welcome back to
0:26.1	savvy psychologist. I'm your host Dr. Monica Johnson. Every week on this show
0:30.9	I'll help you face life challenges
0:33.0	with evidence-based approaches, a sympathetic ear,
0:35.9	and zero judgment.
0:38.0	The top 10 common fears that people typically experience
0:41.7	often relate to threats that could harm their physical, emotional, or social well-being.
0:47.2	While these fears can vary by individual, here are some of the most common.
0:53.0	Number one is Fear of Heights.
0:56.0	This is basically a strong fear of high places such as tall buildings,
1:01.0	bridges, or cliffs.
1:03.6	People with a fear of heights or acrophobia
1:06.6	often experience dizziness or panic
1:09.1	when looking down from a height.
1:11.8	My film recommendation for this is Vertigo, which originally came out in
1:16.2	1958. This film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and it's a psychological thriller
1:21.9	that explores
1:23.0	Acrophobia through the eyes of a detective who becomes
1:26.4	obsessed with a woman while battling his fear of heights.
1:31.2	The second fear is fear of public speaking.
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