Why Do We Like to Be Scared Passage & Questions

What role do past experiences play in our reaction to fear?

• They have no effect

• They make us more scared

• They influence our enjoyment of fear

• They make us less scared

What was the setting described at the beginning of the text?

• A sunny beach

• A haunted house

• A busy city street

• A quiet library

What does Kerr say about watching a scary movie because you were pressured?

• It will be fun

• It will not be fun

• It will be exciting

• It will be boring

What increases in your limbs when your heart rate spikes due to fear?

• Oxygen

• Blood flow

• Adrenaline

• Sweat

What happens to your breathing when you are afraid?

• It slows down.

• It stops.

• You start to breathe faster.

• It becomes irregular.

What is an example of a story that might trigger the fight-or-flight response?

• A romantic novel

• A science textbook

• "The Monkey's Paw"

• A travel guide

What is a reason some people might not enjoy haunted houses?

• They are too expensive

• They are too far away

• Their fear response differs

• They are too crowded

According to Margee Kerr, what feeling does doing something scary but safe give us?

• Anxiety

• Confidence

• Sadness

• Anger

According to the document, what is the ultimate feeling after doing something scary but safe?

• Fear

• Accomplishment

• Boredom

• Confusion

What can seeing a friend laugh during a scary experience encourage you to do?

• Cry

• Laugh

• Scream

• Run away