What Makes Some People Brave and Others Afraid?

Imagine bravery as a superhero power and fear as a monster. Some people have the superhero power to face the monster, while others run away from it. This happens because of how our brains work, some are built for excitement, others for safety.

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Examples

  1. A kid jumps off a slide even though they’re scared of heights.
  2. A person walks into a room full of strangers at a party, even though they feel shy.
  3. Someone tackles a big project at work instead of avoiding it.

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