This study attempts to explore the basis of people’s fear of animals.
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CONTENTS Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Literature review 3 * Fear 3 * Learning 3 * Previous Research and Studies 4 * A Cognitive Approach 5 * Treatment of Phobias 6 Hypothesis 7 Method 9 * Materials and Apparatus 9 * Subjects 9 * Design 10 Results 12 * Nonparametric Correlations 12 * Partial Correlation Coefficients 12 * Reporting the Results 12 Discussion 16 * An explanation of how well our data fit our original hypothesis 16 * An explanation of whether the data supports or compliments previous research. 16 * A statement of our conclusions 17 * A discussion of the practical and theoretical implications of the results 18 * Limitations of the research 18 * Suggestions for future research in this area 19 * An overall conclusion 20 References 21 Appendices * Appendix 1 - Questionnaires 22 * Appendix 2 - Values 26 * Appendix 3 - Scattergrams 28 ABSTRACT This study attempts to explore the basis of people's fear of animals. Specifically, it seeks to explore the views of 126 individuals, with a majority of Maltese and a minority of foreigners. This study adopts a quantitative methodology. Data is gathered using questionnaire surveys assigned to each individual. Analysis of data uses spearman's Rho correlation and a first-order partial correlation...


