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Fears And Phobias
Test Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a physical response to fear? | rapid breathing |
| A phobia is a fear that is | out of proportion to the danger |
| A section with the heading "What Causes Phobias" will have information about | why people have phobias |
| The amygdala | keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions |
| When you activate something, it | starts working |
| What does trigger mean? | to start |
| What does turbulence feel like? | swaying or shaking |
| A sign of immaturity is | not being fully grown |
| What is the unreasonable fear of spiders? | Arachnophobia |
| What would NOT happen if a person has a phobia of storms? | Be nervous, but know it's just a storm |
| A fear can be _____________ by something that is starting or unexpected (like a loud noise). | triggered |
| A fear can be healthy if | it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous. |
| Is a phobia a sign of weakness? Explain your answer. | No, it's a response the brain has learned in an attempt to protect the person. |