People have traced fear all the way back to the beginning of civilization. Starting with Adam and Eve in the BIble , “tigers, and other animals that we now fear so much ... be victorious if determined not to yield; for God gives us ... not help sinning, he would be guilty of falsehood,”(Bible Hub). This shows that because of the sin that Adam and Eve made. They now have to fear their surroundings. Animals, weather, and the human inhabitants that will later dwell on the earth will be faced with threats and fears that all future generations will have to cope with. Fear is not only seen in biblical times, but in Greek mythology. Phobos, is the Greek god of fear and panic. He would use his powers and abilities to make large masses and/or individuals have a sudden feeling of panic. …show more content…
According to the article the God of Fear and Panic, “His association with Ares, the god of war, and Deimos, the god of terror, caused an outward show of fear and panic on the battlefield resulting in soldiers fleeing from the conflict due to abject terror.” Phobos would use his power to manipulate the enemy into fleeing away. But all of that was a long time ago; it wasn't until the 1920s, when the most popular experiment of fear was published. …show more content…
Behaviorist, Rosalie Rayner and John B. Watson, conducted an experiment to see the emotional reaction that one has when exposed to something fearful. The participant, Little Albert, was only nine months old when he was first exposed to a white rat, a rabbit, a monkey, burning newspapers and masks. Watson and Rayner recorded and observed Albert’s reactions. It turned out that none of these items contributed to the fears that Albert