Fears and Phobias

The amygdala...

• a tiny part of the brain that keeps track of experiences that triggers emotions
• a type of apple from South America

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Immaturity is...

• tiny brain structure that keeps track of experiences and triggers strong emotions

• the state of not being fully developed or grown

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To trigger means...

• to cause something to start working

• cause something to begin

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To activate means...

• cause it to begin

• cause something to start working

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The sidebar "FEAR OR FUN?" explains

• that some people find fear exciting and others do not like the experience.

• that a phobia is an intense fear.

• that having a fear is a sign of weakness.

• the fight or flight idea behind fears and phobias.

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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

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Which of these is a physical response to fear?

• drowsiness
• hunger
• rapid breathing
• thirst 

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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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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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The amygdala 

• helps people overcome fears.
• relaxes our muscles.
• calms people down.
• keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.