Since Gary is scared of lizards, he must be suffering from Herpetophobia.
A phobia is an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain thing. It is a sort of an anxiety disorder. And when this irrational fear is associated with reptiles i.e. snakes and lizards or even turtles, alligators, and crocodiles it refers to Herpetophobia. Thus, herpetophobia is a specific phobia. According to National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 12.5 percent of adults in the United States will experience a specific phobia at some point in time. This fear can come from a bad experience or knowledge about the creature or genetically possible.
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There are many factors which contribute to the growth in population. Some could be, but not limited to:
- Enhancement in Technology. Medical care and food. Meaning G/S increases. Production increases.
- Discovery of new vaccinations.
- Clean water.
People in general are becoming healthier, due to these.
People are also becoming smarter. Learning more about what they should and shouldn't do. Think about the what wiped the Ancient Romans. The lack of knowledge "lead" to their distinction. See what I did there? lol