Facing Fears: The Power of Zoo Therapy with Spiders

The video discusses the benefits of owning pets for heart health and explores arachnophobia, the most common phobia. It introduces zoo therapy as a method to overcome the fear of spiders through gradual exposure and positive associations. The process involves interacting with spiders, eventually leading to a change from arachnophobe to arachnophile. The video highlights the potential for spiders to be kept as pets and the surprising acceptance of physical affection by spiders.

What is one of the health benefits of owning a pet, as mentioned in the video?

• Decreased lifespan

• Higher stress levels

• Reduced hypertension

• Increased risk of heart attacks

What percentage of women are reported to have arachnophobia?

• 25%

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the main goal of zoo therapy for arachnophobia?

• To learn about different spider species

• To eventually hold a real spider

• To eliminate all fears instantly

• To avoid all contact with spiders

Which type of spider is mentioned as part of the zoo therapy process?

• Jumping Spider

• Purple Peruvian Tarantula

• Brown Recluse

• Black Widow

What unique feature helps spiders walk upside down?

• Their coarse hairs

• Their web

• Their eight legs

• Their venom