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Fear of Spiders Makes Them Look Bigger

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Exploring How Fear Affects Perception of Spider Size

Participants in a study were asked to estimate the size of spiders in photos, with fear playing a significant role in perceiving spiders as larger than they actually were. This emotional influence on perception highlights the potential for fear to alter how individuals view and react to specific stimuli like spiders.

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