What Is Fear? Spot on Science

How would you define what fear is?

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is fear described as in the text?

• A pleasant emotion

• An unpleasant emotion

• A logical response

• A funny response

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which part of the brain is responsible for initiating the fear response?

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Medulla

What is the physiological response to fear?

• Increased digestion

• Relaxation of muscles

• Increased heart rate and sweating

• Decreased blood flow to the brain

What are the common terms for the body's response to fear? Check all that apply.

• Fight

• Flight

• Freeze

• Recover

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the role of the hippocampus in the fear response?

• It initiates the fight-or-flight response

• It decides if a response is reasonable

• It controls muscle movement

• It regulates digestion