J Anxiety Disord June 2016 PMID 27067453

Fear of the unknown: One fear to rule them all?

R Nicholas Carleton

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Participants express strong interest in the article, referencing it directly as a pivotal work, with phrases like 'my personal favourite' and 'holy bible' indicating its significance. The tone reflects curiosity and respect, as seen in mentions of related concepts like the 'Jonah Complex,' which show that the publication has stimulated thoughtful reflection among readers.

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The article explores the idea that fear of the unknown may be the most basic and underlying fear behind anxiety and neuroticism, aiming to identify core elements that are common across different anxiety disorders.
It reviews historical methods for determining fundamental fears and proposes new criteria based on logical and empirical evidence to better assess if fear of the unknown truly plays a central role.
The conclusion offers suggestions for future research and theoretical development in both clinical and nonclinical settings to deepen understanding of core fears like fear of the unknown.

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