wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Fears and Phobias Questions

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1-19.
1.

What is fear fundamentally considered as?

a)

A) A learned behavior

b)

B) A basic human emotion

c)

C) A rare psychological condition

d)

D) A choice

2.

How does fear affect our physical body?

a)

A) It slows down our heartbeat and breathing

b)

B) It has no physical effects

c)

C) It causes physical responses like a faster heartbeat and rapid breathing

d)

D) It makes the body temperature drop significantly

3.

What is the "fight or flight" response?

a)

A) A state of confusion during dangerous situations

b)

B) A relaxation technique to overcome fear

c)

C) The body's preparation to either confront or escape from danger

d)

D) A medical procedure to treat phobias

4.

How long can a feeling of fear last?

a)

A) It only lasts for a few seconds

b)

B) It is always brief and never lasts long

c)

C) It can be brief or it can last longer

d)

D) It lasts exactly one hour

5.

What triggers the "fight or flight" response?

a)

A) Only when there is actual danger

b)

B) When the brain receives an "all clear" message

c)

C) Something that is startling or unexpected

d)

D) Only during a roller coaster ride

6.

What is fear often a reaction to according to the text?

a)

A person's name

b)

Something that seems dangerous

c)

A natural disaster

d)

A happy event

7.

What is one way that someone can overcome a fear of deep water?

a)

By avoiding swimming pools

b)

By learning how to swim safely

c)

By never going near water

d)

By watching others swim

8.

According to the text, what is one of the most common fears people have?

a)

Fear of animals

b)

Fear of public speaking

c)

Fear of driving

d)

Fear of heights

9.

What does avoiding something scary do to a person's fear, as mentioned in the text?

a)

It helps them overcome the fear

b)

It has no effect on the fear

c)

It reinforces the fear and keeps it strong

d)

It makes the fear disappear temporarily

10.

What is a sign that a child's fear might need attention from adults?

a)

If the fear is related to a natural reaction

b)

If the fear is about something new and unfamiliar

c)

If the fear lasts beyond the expected age

d)

If the fear is about imaginary creatures

11.

What is a phobia?

a)

A mild fear reaction to a particular thing or situation.

b)

An intense fear reaction to a particular thing or situation that is out of proportion to the potential danger.

c)

A temporary feeling of anxiety that doesn't interfere with normal activities.

d)

A preference to avoid certain things or situations.

12.

Which part of the brain is responsible for tracking experiences that trigger strong emotions and warning the person by triggering a fear reaction?

a)

Hippocampus

b)

Prefrontal cortex

c)

Amygdala

d)

Cerebellum

13.

What might cause a person to develop a bee phobia?

a)

Being stung during a particularly scary situation.

b)

Reading about bees in a book.

c)

Watching a documentary about bees.

d)

Having a bee as a pet.

14.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why someone may develop a phobia?

a)

Having a scary experience with the object of the phobia.

b)

Being born with certain personality traits.

c)

Having strong childhood fears or anxiety.

d)

Having a strong immune system.

15.

What is the effect of a phobia on a person's life?

a)

It has no real impact on the person's daily activities.

b)

It can cause worry, dread, and avoidance of certain things or situations.

c)

It enhances the person's ability to cope with fears.

d)

It only affects the person during the night.

16.

What is the first step in overcoming a phobia according to the text?

a)

Seeking medical advice

b)

Making a long list of fears in least-to-worst order

c)

Starting with the worst fear

d)

Avoiding the feared object or situation

17.

What is the role of a therapist in helping someone overcome a phobia?

a)

To provide medication for the phobia

b)

To force the person to face their fears immediately

c)

To guide them through the process and provide support

d)

To ignore the person's fears and focus on other issues

18.

How does gradual exposure to a feared situation help in overcoming a phobia?

a)

It increases the level of fear until the person becomes immune

b)

It allows the brain to adjust and the phobia to be overcome

c)

It makes the person avoid the feared situation more effectively

d)

It has no significant impact on overcoming the phobia

19.

Which of the following relaxation practices is NOT mentioned in the text as a way to help overcome phobias?

a)

Specific ways of breathing

b)

Muscle relaxation training

c)

Soothing self-talk

d)

Intense physical exercise