Fear on the Brain

What is fear according to the passage?

• A) A physical reaction

• B) An emotion

• C) A disease

• D) A choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Whose fault is fear?

• Your brain's fault

• Your heart's fault

• Your parent's fault

• Your societies' fault

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Match the following

• aching

• English

• adrenaline

• 
• fun

• 
• sweaty

• 
• racing

• 

Which part of the brain is associated with fear?

• Cerebellum

• Limbic system

• Brainstem

• Cortex

What is the role of the limbic system in fear? Pick 2

• It calms the body

• It stores memories of danger

• It increases appetite for energy

• It determines if things are dangerous

How do most young animals, including humans, learn what to fear? Pick 3

• By instinct

• By remembering what hurts

• By seeing what scares adults

• By reading

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a reflex action in response to fear called?

• Fight or Flight

• Stand or Hide

• Attack or Defend

• Run or Stay

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the following

• run away

• 
• move in the air

• 
• hold still

• 
• below 32 Fahrenheit

• 
• attack

• 

Fill in the blank: Fear is ______ and happens instantly when your brain sees trouble.

• learned

• automatic

• slow

• deliberate

How do salamanders react when they hatch in the presence of predator smells?

• They become aggressive

• They move more

• They are more fearful

• They ignore the smells