We may be genetically predisposed to acquire fears of objects that posed a danger to ancestral
humans.

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Research suggests that some fears may have a genetic component and that we may be predisposed to develop fears of objects or situations that posed a threat to our human ancestors over generations of evolution. This is known as the preparedness theory of phobias. However, environmental factors and personal experiences also play a role in the development of fears.

We May Be Genetically Predisposed to Acquire Fears of Objects