WorksheetsFears and Phobias Assessment
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Write your name.
4 lines
2.
1. Feeling fear
a)
is something you learn to do.
b)
is not a helpful reaction.
c)
starts after the first years of life.
d)
works like an instinct.
3.
2. Under which heading would you expect to find information about what happens in your body when you feel fear?
a)
How Fears Work
b)
Fears People Have
c)
Fears During Childhood
d)
Overcoming Phobias
4.
3. Which of these is a physical response to fear?
a)
drowsiness
b)
hunger
c)
rapid breathing
d)
thirst
5.
4. A phobia is a fear that is
a)
about something life-threatening.
b)
easy to overcome.
c)
out of proportion to the danger.
d)
only mildly upsetting.
6.
5. A section with the heading "What Causes Phobias?" will have information about
a)
how phobias create problems.
b)
why people have phobias.
c)
how to cure phobias.
d)
what people should do if they have phobias.
7.
6. The amygdala
a)
keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.
b)
calms people down.
c)
relaxes our muscles.
d)
helps people overcome fears.
8.
7. When you activate something, it
a)
stops.
b)
disappears.
c)
starts working.
d)
gets ready.
9.
8. What does trigger mean?
a)
to start
b)
to change
c)
to stop
d)
to hold
10.
9. What does turbulence feel like?
a)
swaying or shaking
b)
walking easily
c)
sleeping quietly
d)
gliding smoothly
11.
10. A sign of immaturity is
a)
being scared
b)
not being fully grown
c)
being fearless
d)
being tired
12.
11. Choose the best summary for the subheading "Phobias".
a)
A phobia would be horrible to have. It is an intense fear reaction to a thing or situation. The fear is out of proportion to the potential danger. It can cause people to worry about, dread, and become upset by certain situations because the fear is so intense. Phobias can interfere with normal activities. They can be exhausting, upsetting, and embarrassing to the person with the phobia.
b)
A phobia is an intense fear reaction to a thing or situation that is out of proportion to the potential danger. It can cause people to worry about, dread, and become upset by certain situations because the fear is so intense. Phobias can interfere with normal activities. They can be exhausting, upsetting, and embarrassing to the person with the phobia.
c)
A phobia is an intense fear reaction to a thing or situation that is out of proportion to the potential danger. A person can have a phobia of thunderstorms. She can feel afraid if the weather forecasts a storm and not go to school. Other people have phobias of dogs. These people might be afraid to walk to school in case they see a dog. Some people may be public speaking. They may have trouble answering questions in class, giving a report, or speaking to others. These phobias can interfere with normal activities. They can be exhausting, upsetting, and embarrassing to the person with the phobia.
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