Fear Reading

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What is fear?

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Fear is an emotional response to perceived threats or danger, which can be both positive (e.g., excitement from roller coasters) and negative.

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What does it mean for a response to be automatic?

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An automatic response is a reaction that occurs without conscious thought, such as answering the phone when it rings.

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True or False: Automatic responses require conscious thought.

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False. Automatic responses do not require conscious thought.

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What are goosebumps?

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Goosebumps are tiny bumps on the skin that occur when the hair stands up, often in response to fear or cold.

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What is a common instinctive response to seeing a spider?

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A common instinctive response is to run away.

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How can fear be beneficial?

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Fear can be beneficial as it can trigger a fight-or-flight response, helping individuals to react quickly to danger.

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What is the fight-or-flight response?

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The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

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What role does adrenaline play in fear?

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Adrenaline is a hormone released during fear that prepares the body for quick action, increasing heart rate and energy.

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What is the difference between fear and anxiety?

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Fear is a response to a specific threat, while anxiety is a more generalized feeling of apprehension or worry.

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What is a phobia?

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A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that leads to avoidance behavior.