Fears and Phobias Unit test

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What is immaturity?

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Immaturity refers to not being fully grown or developed, often characterized by behaviors that are not age-appropriate.

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What does it mean when a fear is triggered?

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When a fear is triggered, it means that it is started or activated by something, often unexpected or startling.

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Define the term 'trigger'.

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To trigger means to start or initiate something, such as a fear response.

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When can a fear be considered healthy?

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A fear can be considered healthy if it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous.

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Differentiate 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 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.

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What is an example of a common phobia?

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An example of a common phobia is arachnophobia, which is the fear of spiders.

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How can fears be beneficial?

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Fears can be beneficial as they can protect us from danger by making us cautious.

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What is the difference between a fear and an anxiety?

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Fear is a response to a specific threat, while anxiety is a general feeling of worry or unease about potential future threats.

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What does it mean to experience a fear?

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To experience a fear means to feel afraid or anxious about a specific situation or object.