Understanding Fear

According to the text, what does fear help us do?

• Ignore danger

• Feel happy

• Protect ourselves

• Forget problems

What does the text suggest is the first step toward conquering fear?

• Ignoring it

• Understanding it

• Running away

• Laughing at it

What does the text imply about the duration of fear?

• It is always short-lived

• It can vary in duration

• It never lasts long

• It is always permanent

What is the main topic of the article?

• Happiness and Joy

• Fears and Phobias

• Science and Technology

• History and Culture

What does the brain do when it receives an "all clear" message?

• It increases the fear response.

• It turns off the fear response.

• It starts a new fear response.

• It ignores the message.

What does avoiding something scary do to a fear?

• It eliminates the fear

• It reinforces and keeps the fear strong

• It makes the fear disappear

• It has no effect on the fear

Why are certain fears normal during childhood?

• Because children are always scared

• Because fear is a natural reaction to feeling unsure and vulnerable

• Because children are taught to be afraid

• Because fear is inherited

What does the text imply about the nature of fear?

• It is always harmful

• It can be both helpful and unnecessary

• It is only present in children

• It is a sign of weakness

What is a common feeling for someone with a phobia?

• Excitement

• Calmness

• Intense fear

• Joy

What might a person with a phobia of thunderstorms feel when the sky turns cloudy?

• Excitement

• Calmness

• Terrible distress and fear

• Joy