Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?

According to “Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?” what feeling do many people commonly have after a frightening experience, such as touring a haunted house?

• joy

• confidence

• curiosity

• amusement

According to Dr. Kerr, what critical information do we need to have in order to enjoy a scary situation?

• We need to know the tricks.

• We need to know the definition of fear.

• We need to know we are in a safe environment.

• We need to know what is read and what isn't real.

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According to Dr. Kerr, how are our bodies affected by things that scare us?

• Some individuals feel more effects from the dopamine response than others do, because their brains lack “brakes” on the dopamine release and re-uptake in the brain.

• Some individuals have issues with the blood pressure and the effects of those symptoms.

• Some individuals do not produce the adrenaline that is needed to respond to fear.

• Some individuals feel more effects from the cardiovascular intensity, because their blood flow is limited when they respond to fear.

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What happened to Baby Albert?

• He was conditioned to be afraid of heights.

• He was conditioned to be afraid of water.

• He was condition to be afraid of flying.

• He was conditioned to be afraid of white rabbits.

What is necessary for people to enjoy being frightened?

• Belief in the absence of any real danger.

• Intelligence to understand fear.

• Knowing the secrets behind the tricks.

• Ignorance to understand reality

What is one of the reasons given in the story that explains why people have been scaring themselves and others since prehistoric times?

• It prepares people for accidents.

• It prepares children for challenging life experiences

• It encourages trustworthy relationships in peers.

• It encourages imagination and fear.

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Which fear is shared by people around the world?

• fear of heights

• fear of water

• fear of enclosed places

• fear of things or events that are confusing or unnatural

Why did the author choose Dr. Margee Kerr as the subject of her interview?

• Dr. Kerr is an expert on childhood illness.

• Dr. Kerr is an expert on the topic of fear.

• Dr. Kerr is a brain surgeon.

• Dr. Kerr is a pediatrician.

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What is an example of people scaring themselves on purpose?

• jumping off cliffs

• going to college

• taking a test

• ignoring rules

Why do some people like the feeling of being scared?

• The fight or flight response can release dopamine in some brains, which feels great

• Some people are just scared

• Chemicals in the brain can make you sad, which is addicting

• The fight or flight response does not work in some people