Why are we born with a fear of heights?
Indeed, some researchers claim that fear of heights is innate (Menzies & Clarke, 1993; Poulton, Davies, Menzies, Langley, & Silva, 1998). From an evolutionary standpoint, avoidance of falling-off places is undoubtedly adaptive, making accounts of innate or early developing height fear popular and satisfying.
Indeed, some researchers claim that fear of heights is innate (Menzies & Clarke, 1993; Poulton, Davies, Menzies, Langley, & Silva, 1998). From an evolutionary standpoint, avoidance of falling-off places is undoubtedly adaptive, making accounts of innate or early developing height fear popular and satisfying.
