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Feeling fear ...
is something you learn to do.
is not a helpful reaction
starts after the first few years of life
works like an instinct
Under which heading would you expect to find information about what happens in your body when you feel fear?
How Fear Works
Fears People Have
Fears During Childhood
Overcoming Phobias
Which of these is a physical
response to fear?
drowsiness
hunger
rapid breathing
thirst
A phobia is a fear that is ...
about something life threatening.
easy to overcome.
out of proportion to the danger.
only mildly upsetting.
A section with the heading “What Causes Phobias?”
will have information about ....
how phobias create problems.
why people have phobias.
how to cure phobias.
what people should do if they have phobias.
What does the amygdala do?
keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.
calms people down.
relaxes our muscles.
helps people overcome fears.
When you activate something, it ...
stops.
Disappears.
starts working.
gets ready.
What does turbulence feel like?
swaying or shaking
walking easily
sleeping quietly
gliding smoothly
Who should you see to get rid of a phobia?
Teacher
Counselor
Therapist
Principal
Which of these things would happen if a person has a phobia of storms?
Might be afraid to go to school if the weather person predicts a storm is in the forecast.
A person may feel happy and excited to play outside.
A fear can be ________________ by something that is startling or unexpected (like a loud noise).
triggered
experienced
a reaction
caused
What is a common fear that most people have?
dogs
public speaking
cats
birds
Is a phobia a sign of weakness?
No, a response the brain has learned in an attempt to protect that person
Yes, because it stops them from doing something in life.
Fill in the blank with the correct words:
"___________ just make you feel slightly nervous, while __________ are intense and can make you feel sick and out of control."
Fears, phobias
Phobias, fears
Anxiety, fears
Anxiety, phobias
Fear is a basic human emotion...
True
False
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