Biological Basis of Fear

Abstract
With the recent terrorist attacks on American soil, many individuals are physiologically responding in a similar fearful way. Many Americans have been impacted by the events of September 11, 2001, and the incidents of postal terrorism with anthrax following the attack. Some individuals are having difficulty coping with the tragedy, especially those who were directly impacted or who witnessed the incidents (Schuster, et al., 2001). What causes humans' tendency to respond in this manner? …