Fear of not being able to control something is to ________ as our ancestral history is to _______.
A) fear of flying;fear of spiders
B) fear of snakes;fear of driving
C) fear of sharks;fear of lizards
D) fear of a heart attack;fear of smoking

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fear of not being able to control something (such as flying) is similar to the fear of not being able to control one's environment or surroundings, which was a survival mechanism for our ancestors. The other choices do not have as clear of a connection to the concept of control.

Fear of Not Being Able to Control Something Is to ________