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Fear in AP Psychology

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Verified for the 2027 exam•Fiveable Content Team

Definition

Fear is an emotional response induced by a perceived threat which causes changes in brain function and behavior such as fleeing, hiding, or freezing from traumatic events.

This definition is part of Fiveable's AP Psychology review, which also has guided practice questions.