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Why does Lamia
distinguish between fear and anxiety?
Because they are easily confused
Because they are common emotions
Because they are responses to threats
Because they are used to manipulate
According to Lamia,
why is it important to distinguish between fear and anxiety?
Both emotions are similar, common, and often used as synonyms.
Fear protects us from danger, but anxiety only causes unnecessary stress.
Understanding the difference can help us better understand emotional health.
According to Lamia,
what is fear?
An emotional response to an immediate danger.
An emotional response to a non-specific threat.
An emotion that is difficult to understand.
An emotion that causes you to stress out.
According to Lamia,
how does the body react to fear?
It gets you ready to fight, flee, or freeze by releasing adrenaline.
It causes your palms to sweat,your eyes to widen, and your heart to beat faster.
It causes panic, paranoia, and risky behavior.
It actually does nothing, fear is all in your mind.
According to Lamia,
What is anxiety?
An emotional response to a potential threat
An emotional response to something specific.
A desire to run, fight, or freeze
The feeling of panic and nervousness.
According to Lamia,
How does the body react to anxiety?
It puts you on alert for possible danger
It causes you to feel guilty or terrified
It creates a feeling of paranoia and madness
It gets you ready to fight, flee, or freeze
What did Lamia do to build interest at the very beginning of her article?
She explained her qualifications.
She defined a common emotion.
She asked a question.
She related a familiar story.
Why is the discussion of PTSD included in this article?
It offers an example of the complexity of fear and the usefulness of understanding the difference between fear and anxiety.
It is a common problem in today's society, and Lamia wanted to bring recognition to how widespread this condition has become.
What was most likely Lamia's motivation for writing this article?
She wanted to to help people understand fear and anxiety so they can better respond to the emotions.
She wanted to show people that fear and anxiety are harmful emotions that must be overcome.
She wanted to help people who suffer from PTSD by showing them that their fear is actually anxiety.
Who wrote this article?
The Dali Lama
Dr. Maria Lamia
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
An anonymous Psychologist
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