Great article as always. I like it how you often view the topic through an evolutionary lens (to some degree) because I am also very interested in how evolution impacts our species. I do not have a lot to say on the subject of fear but I do find it interesting how our fear of a perceived/imagined outcome can often stop us from doing something, which in turn has the same effect or consequence as what we fear (i.e. not talking to someone for fear of rejection - which ultimately leads to not being with a person anyway). I'm glad to hear that Nathan ended up talking to Emma though.
Whats is it that you do @abigail-dantes, if you don't mind me asking. I'm curious. Are you a psychologist, a therapist, a researcher or simply a psychology enthusiast? You do great research and are obviously very knowledgeable in psychology. I noticed some principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in the article as well. Unless thats just my own interpretation. Anyway just curious :)
Hey there @leaky20 😃
Yep, evolution explains many, many things about us. I am fascinated by it (as you noticed!).
I am an eternal student Leaky, I have formally and informally studied many things (language, philosophy, history, piano). At the moment I'm currently finishing my BSc (Honours) Psychology with Counselling, and wondering whether I do a third one (in social psychology), or step up to a masters :)
Yeah evolution is very fascinating.
Awesome! That is great. Well you would definitely make a great psychologist, counselor or researcher.
Thank you :) You're too kind!