The fear of coronavirus is changing our psychology
Posted on AllSides April 2nd, 2020
From The Center
The threat of contagion can twist our psychological responses to ordinary interactions, leading us to behave in unexpected ways.
Rarely has the threat of disease occupied so much of our thinking. For weeks, almost every newspaper has stories about the coronavirus pandemic on its front page; radio and TV programmes have back-to-back coverage on the latest death tolls; and depending on who you follow, social media platforms are filled with frightening statistics, practical advice or gallows humour.
As others have already reported, this constant bombardment can result in heightened anxiety,...