The idea that people are biologically prepared by their evolutionary history to acquire some fears more easily than others helps explain why people are more often afraid of having a car accident than are afraid of heights.

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The idea that people are biologically prepared by their evolutionary history to acquire some fears more easily than others explains why fears of heights, snakes, or spiders are more common, as these posed threats to our ancestors. Fear of car accidents is more related to modern life and personal or societal experiences rather than evolutionary predispositions.

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