Vocabulary: Fears and Phobias

What does the word 'Activate' mean?

• To stop working

• To cause it to start working

• To slow down

• To make it disappear.

Fill in the blank: 'When we sense danger, the brain reacts instantly, sending signals that will ______ the nervous system.'

• deactivate

• activate

• ignore

• confuse

What does the word 'Trigger' mean?

• To end something

• To cause it to begin

• To make it smaller

• To hide it

Fill in the blank: 'Sometimes fear is ______ by something that is startling or unexpected.'

• ignored

• triggered

• stopped

• forgotten

What does the word 'Turbulence' mean?

• A) A smooth flight

• B) An interruption in the flow of wind

• C) A calm sea

• D) A gentle breeze.

Fill in the blank: 'People who fly despite a fear of flying can become used to unfamiliar sensations like takeoff or ______.'

• calmness

• turbulence

• silence

• peace

What does the word 'Immaturity' mean?

• The state of being fully developed

• The state of not being fully developed

• The state of being very old

• The state of being very wise.

Fill in the blank: 'Having a phobia isn’t a sign of weakness or ______.'

• strength

• maturity

• immaturity

• bravery

Which of the following is an example of 'Activate'?

• Turning off a light

• Starting a car engine

• Closing a door

• Stopping a machine.

Which of the following situations might 'Trigger' fear?

• A calm day at the beach

• A loud, unexpected noise

• A quiet library

• A peaceful walk in the park