Understanding Fear

Fear helps humans survive by:

• Enhancing physical performance

• Improving memory retention

• Triggering a fight or flight response

• Increasing social interactions

The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for action by:

• Increasing heart rate and blood flow to muscles

• Decreasing blood pressure and slowing down breathing

• Promoting digestion and relaxation

• Reducing adrenaline production

What is one way people can learn fear through observation?

• By experiencing fear directly

• Through observational learning

• By reading about fear

• Through genetic inheritance

Irrational thoughts (cognitive distortions) can increase fear by:

• Creating unrealistic expectations

• Enhancing logical reasoning

• Reducing emotional responses

• Improving problem-solving skills

What are two strategies people can use to manage fear effectively?

• Deep breathing and visualization

• Ignoring the fear and hoping it goes away

• Consuming caffeine to stay alert

• Avoiding situations that cause fear

How can exposure therapy help in reducing fear?

• By avoiding the feared object or situation

• By gradually exposing the person to the fear source

• By increasing the intensity of fear responses

• By reinforcing the fear through repetition

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing fear?

• The hippocampus

• The amygdala

• The cerebellum

• The frontal lobe

What is a common physiological response to fear?

• Decreased heart rate

• Increased salivation

• Increased sweating

• Reduced muscle tension

Which hormone is commonly associated with the body's response to fear?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Melatonin

• Oxytocin

What is a common psychological effect of fear?

• Increased focus and clarity

• Heightened sense of calm

• Paralysis or inability to act

• Improved decision-making skills