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Fears And Phobias
Test Review
Question | Answer |
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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. |