Unit 3: Fears and Phobias

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 (p.4)

• Fear is the word we use to describe our emotional reaction to something that is dangerous (p.8)

• A fear can be healthy if it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous (p.10)

• The roller coaster hesitates for a split second at the peak of its steep track after a long, slow climb. (p.1)

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The section “How Fear Works” is organized to show the

• benefits of being fearful

• reasons why we have fear

• the benefits of smiling

• ways the brain and body respond to fear

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Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the selection. 

This response is known as “fight or flight” because that is exactly what the body is preparing itself to do: fight off the danger or run fast to get away.

Which idea does the sentence help explain?

• Why the brain reacts instantly when it senses danger

• Why the brain cannot understand understand scary situations

• Why the Chiefs won the football game

• Why children are scard of the dark

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Read this sentence from paragraph 9 of the section.

People fear things or situations that make them feel unsafe or unsure.

What does the word unsafe mean as used in this sentence?

• very comfortable

• in danger

• jealous

• misunderstood

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The purpose of paragraph 13 in the selection is to...

People can overcome unnecessary fears by giving themselves the chance to learn about and gradually get used to the thing or situation that they're afraid of. For example, people who fly despite a fear of flying can become used to unfamiliar sensations like takeoff or turbulence. They learn what to expect and have a chance to watch what others do to relax and enjoy the flight. Gruadually (and safely) facing fear helps someone overcome it.

• To get people to get out and vote

• Explain how overcoming fear is possible

• Describe ways to relax

• Describe the traits of fearful people

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Which subheading indicates that its subsection will focus on a specific group of people or population?

• Fears During Childhood

• Phobias

• What Causes Phobias

• What is Fear?

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Which of the following gives the reason the author wrote this selection/text?

• To tell readers about how fears and phobias work

• To make people more afraid

• To persuade readers to get professional help

• To get people to drink more water

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Paragraph 26-32 of “Fears and Phobias” describe how to overcome phobias. Which of the following appears first in the passage?

• People make a list of their fears from least to greatest.

• The brain adjusts to how it responds to fears in order to manage them.

• People get control of their fears by gradually facing them.

• People try to control situations involving the different fears they have.

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Paragraph 26-32 of “Fears and Phobias” describe how to overcome phobias. Which of the following appears second in the passage?

• People make a list of their fears from least to greatest.

• The brain adjusts to how it responds to fears in order to manage them.

• People get control of their fears by gradually facing them.

• People try to control situations involving the different fears they have.

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Paragraph 26-32 of “Fears and Phobias” describe how to overcome phobias. Which of the following appears LAST in the passage?

• People make a list of their fears from least to greatest.

• The brain adjusts to how it responds to fears in order to manage them.

• People get control of their fears by gradually facing them.

• People try to control situations involving the different fears they have.

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