Fears

• Are there any parts of the city where you live which you are afraid to visit after dark? Where? Why?
• Are there certain weather conditions that scare people? What are they? Why do people become scared?
• Are you afraid of flying?
  • (Are you afraid to fly in an airplane?)
• Are you afraid of ghosts?
• Are you afraid of giving a speech in public?
  • (Does it scare you to speak in public?)
• Are you afraid of going to the dentist?
• Are you afraid of heights?
• Are you afraid of scary movies?
• Are you afraid of the dark?
• Are you afraid to die? Why?
• Are you afraid of getting old? Why?
• Are there any numbers that people are afraid of in your culture?
• Do you fear certain insects/animals? Why?
• Do you know anyone with a phobia?
• Do you like horror movies?
• Do you think young children should be allowed to watch horror movies?
• How do you react when you see something frightening?
• Is there any person you are afraid of?
• Were you afraid of the dark as a child?
• What animal do you think is the most scary?
  • (What animal scares you the most?)
• What are some things which many people are afraid of? Why are they afraid of them?
• What is the scariest movie you have ever seen?
• What is your biggest fear in life? Are you afraid that it might come true?
• What kinds of things make you nervous?
• What was the most frightening experience you've had?
• When you were a child, what things were you afraid of?
• Do you ever have nightmares (bad dreams)?
  • What are they about?
  • How often do you have nightmares?
• Have you ever seen any TV shows where people face their fears for money? e.g. Fear Factor etc.?
  • Would you ever face one of your fears for money?
  • Do you find this kind of show interesting to watch?
• What is your biggest fear?
• Have you overcome any of your fears?
• Are you afraid of being ill? What disease are you most afraid of? Why?
• Do you believe people can be cured of phobias by hypnosis?