Fears and Phobias quiz

1. Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

"Fear helps protect us."

Which statement from the article supports the idea in this sentence?

• Like all emotions, fear can be mild, medium, or intense, depending on the situation and the person.

• Fear is the word we use to describe our emotional reaction to something that seems dangerous

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

• Young kids often have fears of the dark, being alone, strangers, and monsters or other scary imaginary creatures.

The section “How Fear Works” is organized in a way that shows —

• the benefits of having fears

• the various reasons why we have fears

• the way the brain and body respond to fear

• the parts of the brain that are affected by fear

Which detail from the article explains why the brain reacts instantly when it senses danger?

• This response is known as “fight or flight” because that is exactly what the body is preparing itself to do, fight

• As soon as the brain gets enough information to realize there’s no danger, it turns off the fear reaction.

• But the word “fear” is used in another way, too: to name something a person often feels afraid of.

• For example, people who fly despite a fear of flying can become used to unfamiliar sensations like turbulence.

Hydro is the Greek word for “water.” Based on the meaning of the Greek word phobia, what do you think "hydrophobia" means?

• A desire to be in water

• An intense fear of water

• An intense love of water

• A neutral feeling about water

What purpose does paragraph 13 have in the selection?

• It gives hope to people who suffer from fears.

• It explains in sequential order how to overcome fear.

• It presents arguments against being fearful of situations.

• It describes how people can overcome fears of public speaking.

The word gradually comes from the Latin word, "graduālis," which means “steps.” What does gradually mean in paragraph 13?

• In a climbing way

• At an even pace

• In an ordered process

• Little by little

According to the author, what is the difference between a fear and a phobia?

• Fear and Phobias are the same thing, having the same effect.

• Fear is an intense reaction, that effects your day-to-day life. Phobia is healthy and keeps someone safe.

• You are born with fear and phobia is something you choose.

• Fear can be healthy if it keeps someone safe. A phobia is a more intense reaction, interfering in day-to-day life.

Which statement is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• To inform readers about fears and phobias

• To persuade readers to get help if they have fears

• To explain how fears and phobias can be overcome

• To entertain readers with stories of how people overcame their fears

According to the text, what can you infer about people who enjoy dangerous or risky situations and things?

• They encounter faster heartbeat, rapid breathing, and an increase in their blood pressure.

• They are fearless

• They cannot eat or sleep

• They are scary people to be around

The word therapist comes from the Greek word, "therapia" which means “healing.” What does therapist mean in paragraph 26?

• A person who likes to study.

• A person who is good in school.

• A person who is trained to help other people.

• A person who is trained to work with other people.