Fears and Phobias

Feeling fear

• is something you learn to do

• is not a helpful reaction

• starts after the first few years of life

• works like an instinct

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

• how fear works

• fears people have

• fears during childhood

• overcoming phobias

Which of these is a physical response to fear?

• drowsiness

• hunger

• rapid breathing

• thirst

a phobia is a fear that is

• about something life threatening

• easy to overcome

• out of proportion to the danger

• only mildly upsetting

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4A

a section with the heading "What Causes Phobias" will have information about

• how phobias create problems

• why people have phobias

• how to cure phobias

• what people should do if they have phobias

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CCSS.RI.6.3

The amygdala

• keeps track of experience that trigger strong emotions

• calms people down

• relaxes our muscles

• helps people overcome fear

when you activate something, it

• stops

• disappears

• starts working

• gets ready

What does trigger mean?

• to start

• to change

• to stop

• to hold

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does turbulence feel like?

• swaying or shaking

• walking easily

• sleeping quietly

• gliding smoothly

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CCSS.W.6.3D

A sign of immaturity is

• being scared

• not being fully grown

• being fearless

• being tired