English 10: Semester 1 Exam Study Guide (2024 - 2025)

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What is the main claim supported by Dr. Kerr in 'Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?' regarding fear?

Back

People can be made to fear almost anything.

Front

Identify the preposition in the following sentence: 'The man’s thoughtful and pained expression conveyed an attitude of worry.'

Back

of

Front

Which quotation best supports the idea that fear can be conditioned?

Back

And really anything that doesn’t make sense … is going to be scary (axe wielding animals, masked faces, contorted bodies).

Front

What is an example of an antiquity?

Back

A vase from ancient times.

Front

What belief is necessary for people to enjoy being frightened according to 'Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?'

Back

Belief in the absence of any real danger.

Front

Define 'fear conditioning'.

Back

Connecting a neutral stimulus with a negative consequence to elicit a fear response.

Front

What is the role of friends or family in enjoying fear?

Back

Their presence can enhance the enjoyment of fear experiences.

Front

What is a common method humans use to scare themselves?

Back

Haunted houses that deliver startle scares.

Front

What does the term 'antiquity' refer to?

Back

Objects or artifacts from ancient times.

Front

Explain the concept of 'fight-or-flight feelings'.

Back

Physiological responses to perceived threats that prepare the body to either confront or flee from danger.