Why Do We Like to Be Scared Passage & Questions

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 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 happens to your breathing when you are afraid?

• It slows down.

• It stops.

• You start to breathe faster.

• It becomes irregular.

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

• Fear

• Accomplishment

• Boredom

• Confusion

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

• Oxygen

• Blood flow

• Adrenaline

• Sweat

What is the purpose of the chemicals released by the brain during fear?

• To make you sleepy

• To get you ready to deal with danger

• To make you hungry

• To slow down your heart rate

What is the sequence of reactions in your body when you feel fear?

• Breathe faster, heart rate spikes, sweat, brain releases chemicals.

• Brain releases chemicals, breathe faster, heart rate spikes, sweat.

• Heart rate spikes, sweat, brain releases chemicals, breathe faster.

• Sweat, brain releases chemicals, heart rate spikes, breathe faster.

What does Kerr suggest about doing something scary?

• It is always dangerous.

• It should be avoided.

• It can make you feel accomplished.

• It is unnecessary.

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

• Anxiety

• Confidence

• Sadness

• Anger

What chemical promotes bonding during a scary experience with friends?

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol