Fear of the unknown. It is the premise for any decent suspense film or novel. Let’s face it, most of us fear the unknown. Such anxieties have the potential to lead to some serious psychological disorders. Dr. Nicholas Carleton, professor of psychology at the U of R, has dared to look into this area of study. He’s been invited by Sapienza University of Rome to explore this area as a visiting professor. We spoke with Nick about his research.