Fears and Phobias

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Feeling fear

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works like an instinct.

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Under which heading would you expect to find information about what happens in your body when you feel fear?

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How Fear Works

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Which of these is a physical response to fear? drowsiness, hunger, rapid breathing, thirst

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rapid breathing

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A phobia is a fear that is

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out of proportion to the danger (exaggerated )

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The amygdala

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keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.

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What does trigger mean?

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to start/cause of something

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What does turbulence feel like?

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swaying or shaking

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Why is fear helpful to us?

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Fear helps us avoid dangerous situations.

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How can a phobia make a person’s life difficult?

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By causing them to avoid certain situations

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How does fear help us according to lines 11–14?

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It sharpens our senses and prepares us for danger.