WorksheetsWhy Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear? Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
According to Dr. Kerr, what critical information do we need to have in order to enjoy a scary situation?
We need to know the tricks.
We need to know the definition of fear.
We need to know we are in a safe environment.
We need to know what is read and what isn't real.
According to Dr. Kerr, how are our bodies affected by things that scare us?
Some individuals feel more effects from the dopamine response than others do, because their brains lack “brakes” on the dopamine release and re-uptake in the brain.
Some individuals have issues with the blood pressure and the effects of those symptoms.
Some individuals do not produce the adrenaline that is needed to respond to fear.
Some individuals feel more effects from the cardiovascular intensity, because their blood flow is limited when they respond to fear.
What is a thing or event that causes a specific reaction in an organ or tissue?
endorphine
cognitive
stimulus
dissonance
What might be an example of dissonance?
a bird with 2 legs
a dog with wings
an elephant with a trunk
a cat with whiskers
What happened to Baby Albert?
He was conditioned to be afraid of heights.
He was conditioned to be afraid of water.
He was condition to be afraid of flying.
He was conditioned to be afraid of white rabbits.
What is the process called of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses?
cognitive
stimulus
dissonance
teaching
Amplitude is the waveform signal level that refers to acoustic sound levels or electrical signal levels.
What is this statement an example of?
learning tool
technical term
cognitive ability
example of dissonance
What is a clash resulting from the combination of two unsuitable elements?
stimulus
cognitive
technical term
dissonance
What did the “Russian Ice Slides” start the path of?
skating rinks
roller coasters
downhill skiing
car races
What is necessary for people to enjoy being frightened?
Belief in the absence of any real danger.
Intelligence to understand fear.
Knowing the secrets behind the tricks.
Ignorance to understand reality
What is one of the reasons given in the story that explains why people have been scaring themselves and others since prehistoric times?
It prepares people for accidents.
It prepares children for challenging life experiences
It encourages trustworthy relationships in peers.
It encourages imagination and fear.
What feeling do many people commonly have after a frightening experience, such as touring a haunted house?
fear
sadness
confidence
joy
What conclusions can be drawn from the story? (more than one correct answer)
Experience teaches us the difference between learned fear and anxiety.
Fear is not always negative; it depends on the person and situation.
The experiences very young children have can affect them for many years.
Children do not benefit from fearful experiences in life and should never be provided with stressful activities or events.
Which fear is shared by people around the world?
fear of heights
fear of water
fear of enclosed places
fear of things or events that are confusing or unnatural
Why did the author choose Dr. Margee Kerr as the subject of her interview?
Dr. Kerr is an expert on childhood illness.
Dr. Kerr is an expert on the topic of fear.
Dr. Kerr is a brain surgeon.
Dr. Kerr is a pediatrician.
What does the research cited in the story show is the reason that people differ in their reactions to frightening situations?
different family values
intelligence levels
variations in brain chemistry
physical conditions
What is an example of people scaring themselves on purpose?
jumping off cliffs
going to college
taking a test
ignoring rules
What is a writer's diction?
illustrations
opinion
word choice
tone
Which sentence uses technical terms to provide meaning?
It's about triggering a response we have to fear that releases chemicals in our brains.
It's about triggering the amazing fight-or-flight response to experience the flood of adrenaline, endorphins, and dopamine.
How can fear be both “innate” and “learned”?
Innate is a universal fear of things that do not make sense. Learned fears are a result of socialization.
Innate fears are the result of conditioning and treatment. Learned fears are those a person is born with.
Innate fears are those that a person no longer has. Learned fears are those that a person has yet to experience.
Innate fears are things that people develop over time. Learned fears are those that a person inherits from their parents.
