Fears and Phobias

True or False

Having a fear can protect you.

• True

• False

True or False

You can never overcome a fear.

• True

• False

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True or False

Phobias are easy to handle and overcome.

• True

• False

What are fears often triggered by?

• Something happening that is strange

• Something happening that is planned

• Something happening that is unexpected

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People can be afraid of:

• Swimming in deep water

• Speaking in public

• Being bitten by a dog

• All the above

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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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Under which subheading 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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A section with the subheading “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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According to the text, what are THREE ways someone can overcome a fear? (3 answers)

• Forcing the person to deal directly with their fear.

• Having them make a list of their fears from least to worst.

• Learning various relaxation techniques to help them feel comfortable around their fear.

• By slowly having them face their fears.

• Teasing the fear out of the person.

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Go back to page 44 in the book.

What is the boldface word on page 44?

• Triggered

• Amygdala

• Immaturity

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