Word: afraid
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...another region of the brain, an almond-size knot of neural tissue known as the amygdala, seems to be crucial in forming and triggering the recall of a special subclass of memories that is tied to strong emotion, especially fear. The hippocampus allows us to remember having been afraid; the amygdala evidently calls up the goosebumps that go along with each such memory...
...sort of a rodent sat. In one, the mice were given a paw shock while in a box; after a few rounds, they showed signs of fear from just being in the box, having learned that a shock was likely to follow. They learned in similar fashion to be afraid when a bell sounded--a variation on Pavlov's dog experiments. In each case, the Doogies learned faster than normal mice. The same happened with a novel-object test: after becoming familiar with two plastic toys, the Doogies would show special interest when one was replaced; normal mice tended...
...also hear something else from young African Americans: they are no longer afraid of the disease. After all, they'll tell you, if a celebrity with AIDS like former pro-basketball star Magic Johnson, who has done so much to bring attention to the epidemic, can continue his glitzy lifestyle without any obvious ill effects, why should they worry about the virus? You'll also hear some sophisticated advice. Many youngsters will tell you that showing pictures of the devastation caused by the disease could provide effective shock therapy...
...really afraid after watching the movie The Blair Witch Project--afraid to trust a movie critic's rating again. This movie deserves a -3 1/2 stars for its predictable plot, endless photographic jarring and idiotic f______ dialogue. If this is a 3 1/2-star movie, boo, hiss--and help! JUDY COLTON Lititz...
...afraid I see all this as a further cause of generational tension. If middle-aged citizens who are puffing up a hill on their bicycles find themselves passed with embarrassing ease by some 25-year-old who tosses off a "Hi ya, Pops," they have yet another way to express their irritation. "If you're so young," they can shout after him, "why aren't you rich...