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Some people experience fear of heights but not fear of flying because the fear of heights is often related to a fear of falling, while flying in an airplane provides a sense of security and control that can help alleviate that fear.

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Are you afraid to fly or fall?

Many people have a fear of flying and a fear of heights. The fear of heights usually steams from a fear of what would happen if you fall from that height.


Why do some people experience natural fear when exposed to extreme heights?

Some believe that a fear of extreme heights is the result of a traumatic experience involving heights. Researchers have also found that a fear of heights is instinctual and is found in many mammals. Also, if someone has a problem maintaining balance, this will contribute to this fear.


What is the fear of heights?

Acrophobia = Fear of heights


In Pretty woman what was Edward's fear?

Fear of heights.


How do you describe fear of heights?

acrophobia...people who have acrophobia are acrophobics


How many people suffer from acrophobia or a fear of heights?

300,000


What does phobias relate too?

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Are all people afraid of heights?

Aeroacrophobia- Fear of open high places. Batophobia- Fear of heights or being close to high buildings. Catapedaphobia- Fear of jumping from high and low places.


Is there an episode of Macgyver where you find out why he is afraid of heights?

No there is not an episode which explains his fear of heights. Probably because it's a fairly common phobia and most phobias are not caused by an actual experience, but more from a psychological fear or mindset.


What is the fear of airplanes?

It's usually not a fear of "airplanes" or even a fear of "heights" Generally it's a fear of "lack of control". Because you are contained in the plane, if something goes wrong, you can do nothing. People become afraid when they see plane crashes on TV, but the reality is, flying is still way safer then driving.


Do native Americans have an innate fear of heights?

No. That kind of fear is a result of things that happen in life to people.


What is the phobia for height called?

Acrophobia is the fear of heights.