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.

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

• A. How Fear Works

• B. Fears People Have

• C. Fears During Childhood

• D. Overcoming Phobias

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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.

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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

• A. keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.

• B. calms people down.

• C. relaxes our muscles.

• D. helps people overcome fears.

When you activate something, it

• stops.

• disappears.

• starts working.

• gets ready.

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What does trigger mean?

• to start

• to change

• to stop

• to hold

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What does turbulence feel like?

• swaying or shaking

• walking easily

• sleeping quietly

• gliding smoothly

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A sign of immaturity is

• being scared.

• not being fully grown.

• being fearless.

• being tired.

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