Fears & Phobias Selection Test REview

1. What is an inference?

• theme

• book + brain

• central idea

• topic sentence

2. What is the difference between a fear and a phobia? Check all that apply.

• A fear is a more extreme reaction to something normal.

• A phobia is a more extreme reaction to something normal.

• A fear can be healthy and keeps us safe.

• A phobia can be healthy and keeps us safe.

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

• F the benefits of having fears

• G the various reasons why we have fears

• H the way the brain and body respond to fear

• J the parts of the brain that are affected by fear

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

• F A desire to be in water

• G An intense fear of water

• H An intense love of water

• J A neutral feeling about water

5. Read the sentence a student wrote about a childhood fear. When I was younger, I was afriad of storms, so I would hide under my blankets, and I would plug my ears until the storm passed. Which of the following corrects all the errors the student made?

• A When I was younger, I was afraid of storms, so I would hide under my blankets and plug my ears until the storm passed.

• B When I was younger, I was afraid of storms. I hide under my blankets, and I plug my ears until the storm past.

• C When I was younger, I was afriad of storms. I hide under my blankets. I plug my ears. Then the storm passes.

• D When I was younger, I was afraid of storms. So I hid under my blankets. I plugged my ears. Until the storm pass.

6. Which two statements are the most likely reasons the author wrote this selection?

• F To inform readers about fears and phobias

• G To persuade readers to get help if they have fears

• H To explain how fears and phobias can be overcome

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

• K To provide evidence that the amygdala keeps track of all strong emotions