Fears and Phobias

Feeling fear ...

• is something you learn to do.

• is not a helpful reaction

• starts after the first few years of life

• works like an instinct

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

• How Fear Works

• Fears People Have

• Fears During Childhood

• 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.

• only mildly upsetting.

A section with the heading “What Causes Phobias?”

will have information about ....

• how phobias create problems.

• why people have phobias.

• how to cure phobias.

• what people should do if they have phobias.

The amygdala ...

• keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.

• calms people down.

• relaxes our muscles.

• helps people overcome fears.

When you activate something, it ...

• stops.

• Disappears.

• starts working.

• gets ready.

What does trigger mean?

• to start

• 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 ....

• being scared.

• not being fully grown.

• being fearless.

• being tired.