Fears and Phobias

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What is the difference between fears and phobias?

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Fears just make you feel slightly nervous, while phobias are intense and can make you feel sick and out of control.

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What does 'activate' mean?

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To cause it to start working.

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What is a phobia?

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An intense fear reaction you want to avoid.

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What role does the amygdala play in emotions?

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The amygdala is a tiny part of the brain that keeps track of experiences that trigger emotions.

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What can be inferred about people who enjoy risky or frightening experiences?

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They like the physical feeling of fear.

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What is an example of a common phobia?

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Arachnophobia, which is the fear of spiders.

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How can fears be beneficial?

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Fears can help keep us safe by alerting us to danger.

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What is the term for a fear of heights?

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Acrophobia.

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What is a common treatment for phobias?

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common treatment.

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What is the difference between a specific phobia and a social phobia?

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A specific phobia is an intense fear of a particular object or situation, while a social phobia is an intense fear of social situations.