Causes Phobias Quiz

What is a phobia?

• A type of food

• A medical condition

• A type of animal

• A strong fear of something

What part of the brain is involved in remembering fear?

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Cortex

What can trigger a phobia?

• Eating certain foods

• A scary experience

• Listening to music

• Watching movies

What happens when a person with a phobia sees the object of their fear?

• They feel excited

• They feel nothing

• They feel scared

• They feel happy

Which of the following can lead to developing a phobia?

• Being born with a sensitive personality

• Eating healthy food

• Having a pet

• Traveling frequently

How can family influence phobias?

• They can help you avoid fears

• They can pass down phobias in genes

• They can make you stronger

• They can teach you to be brave

What is a common example of a phobia?

• Fear of friends

• Fear of rain

• Fear of heights

• Fear of homework

What does having a phobia NOT mean?

• Someone has a strong fear

• Someone is brave

• Someone is sensitive

• Someone is weak or childish

What does the brain mistakenly think when someone has a phobia?

• There is real danger

• Everything is safe

• There is no fear

• There is only happiness

What can happen after a scary experience?

• The person will forget the experience

• The person will become stronger

• The person may develop a phobia

• The person will feel happy