Fears and Phobias Collections

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The amygdala...

• a tiny part of the brain that keeps track of experiences that triggers emotions
• a type of apple from South America

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The sidebar "FEAR OR FUN?" explains

• that some people find fear exciting and others do not like the experience.

• that a phobia is an intense fear.

• that having a fear is a sign of weakness.

• the fight or flight idea behind fears and phobias.

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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

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A phobia is a fear that is

• about something life threatening.

• easy to overcome.

• out of proportion to the danger.

• only mildly upsetting.

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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.

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The amygdala 

• helps people overcome fears.
• relaxes our muscles.
• calms people down.
• keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.

The difference between a fear and a phobia is 

• that a fear is an intense alarm and a phobia is a warning. 
• that a fear is a basic emotion and a phobia is an intense fear
• that there really isn't a difference. 
• that they are the exact same thing.  

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