What is the Meaning & Definition of fright

The term 'fright' is used to refer to that feeling of fear and surprise that a human being or animal you can show in certain circumstances in which, perhaps by thousandths of seconds, can life get into danger or be threatened. The shock can be founded, i.e., when certain actions or events, are generated as well as exaggerated, i.e. product insights or suggestions, not real-life situations. This second type of shock is more characteristic of human beings that have a history of streamlined situations, while animals just respond to stimuli or specific acts. The shock can be described primarily as an unpleasant sensation that makes the person feel frightened, frightened and in danger. This is generated by the presence of some kind of threat, whether serious or less serious. In both cases, appears the feeling of shock since it is almost an automatic response that can not control or avoid.
The shock can be present and visible to both either physical or physiological as well as emotional or psychological way. In the first case, startle usually occurs through palpitations, agitation, sweating, flushing, etc., although symptoms may vary in each case depending on the specific circumstances. Emotional symptoms can also show discomfort, insecurity, hopelessness, fear or unhappiness. According to whether the shock is temporary, short-term or is long-term and chronic, these feelings can become more and more noticeable, becoming in some cases chronic elements of the personality or the nature of the individual and thus modifying their behavior negatively.
Normal situations in which people experience the feeling of fright are such thefts, Agressions by others (both human and animal), wounds or accidents, face difficult situations, etc.