The science of fear

Teenagers and children often have different fears

• True

• False

Hypothalamus stores the memory

• True

• False

Two examples of children fears

• Monster under the bed

• heights

• losing their parents

• war and death

Fears are connected to past experiences

• True

• False

Why do humans enjoy fear

• Fear triggers the release of endorphins and adrenaline, which can create a natural high

• Fear helps people confront their nightmares

• They love to make terrible jokes with their friends

Why do people yawn ?

• To release toxins from the body

• To stretch facial muscles

• to signal to others that they are tired

• To cool down the brain

What part of the LIMBIC SYSTEM reacts to fear

• Amygdala

• Thalamus

• Septum

• Hypothalamus

Which part of human brain stores memory

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

• Septum

• Cerebellum

Which part controls your balance

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Septum

what hormone does the human body release in fear situation

• Adrenaline

• Dopamine

• Endorphins

• Melatonin