Fears and Phobias

Feeling fear

• A. is something you learn to do.

• B. is not a helpful reaction.

• C. starts after the first few years of life.

• D. works like an instinct.

Under which heading would you expect to find information about what happens in your body when you feel fear?

• A. How Fear Works

• B. Fears People Have

• C. Fears During Childhood

• D. Overcoming Phobias

Which of these is a physical response to fear?

• drowsiness

• hunger

• rapid breathing

• thirst

A phobia is a fear that is

• about something life threatening.

• easy to overcome.

• out of proportion to the danger (exaggerated )

• only mildly upsetting.

A section with the heading "What Causes Phobias?" will have information about (a)  

• how phobias create problems.
• why people have phobias.
• how to cure phobias.
• what people should do if they have

The amygdala

• A. keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.

• B. calms people down.

• C. relaxes our muscles.

• D. helps people overcome fears.

When you activate something, it (a)  

• stops.
• disappears.
• starts working.
• gets ready.

What does trigger mean?

• to start/cause of something

• to change

• to stop

• to hold

What does turbulence feel like?

• swaying or shaking

• walking easily

• sleeping quietly

• gliding smoothly

A sign of immaturity is (a)  

• being scared
• not being fully grown
• being fearless
• being tired