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The more afraid a person is of a spider, the bigger that individual perceives the spider to be, new research suggests.
In the context of a fear of spiders, this warped perception doesn’t necessarily interfere with daily living. But for individuals who are afraid of needles, for example, the conviction that needles are larger than they really are could lead people who fear injections to avoid getting the health care they need. -Science Daily
Writing Prompt: Write a scene with a character that has a phobia. Focus on the internal monologue.
Journaling Prompt: Write about any irrational phobia you have or someone you know has. How does it restrict your life?
Art Prompt: Spiders
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I have it on good authority that the bees in my yard are the size of a giant’s fist.
You should see the size of the scorpions in my shower! What is it with insects, anyway?