The Complexity of Fear (comprehension)

Why does Lamia

distinguish between fear and anxiety?

• Because they are easily confused

• Because they are common emotions

• Because they are responses to threats

• Because they are used to manipulate

According to Lamia,

why is it important to distinguish between fear and anxiety?

• Both emotions are similar, common, and often used as synonyms.

• Fear protects us from danger, but anxiety only causes unnecessary stress.

• Understanding the difference can help us better understand emotional health.

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what is fear?

• An emotional response to an immediate danger.

• An emotional response to a non-specific threat.

• An emotion that is difficult to understand.

• An emotion that causes you to stress out.

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how does the body react to fear?

• It gets you ready to fight, flee, or freeze by releasing adrenaline.

• It causes your palms to sweat,your eyes to widen, and your heart to beat faster.

• It causes panic, paranoia, and risky behavior.

• It actually does nothing, fear is all in your mind.

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What is anxiety?

• An emotional response to a potential threat

• An emotional response to something specific.

• A desire to run, fight, or freeze

• The feeling of panic and nervousness.

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How does the body react to anxiety?

• It puts you on alert for possible danger

• It causes you to feel guilty or terrified

• It creates a feeling of paranoia and madness

• It gets you ready to fight, flee, or freeze

What did Lamia do to build interest at the very beginning of her article?

• She explained her qualifications.

• She defined a common emotion.

• She asked a question.

• She related a familiar story.

Why is the discussion of PTSD included in this article?

• It offers an example of the complexity of fear and the usefulness of understanding the difference between fear and anxiety.

• It is a common problem in today's society, and Lamia wanted to bring recognition to how widespread this condition has become.

What was most likely Lamia's motivation for writing this article?

• She wanted to to help people understand fear and anxiety so they can better respond to the emotions.

• She wanted to show people that fear and anxiety are harmful emotions that must be overcome.

• She wanted to help people who suffer from PTSD by showing them that their fear is actually anxiety.

Who wrote this article?

• The Dali Lama

• Dr. Maria Lamia

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• An anonymous Psychologist