Fears & Phobias VOCAB

Front

Fear is one of the most basic human ________________.

Back

emotions

Front

Fear alerts us to ___________

Back

danger

Front

Fear can be mild, medium, or __________.

Back

intense

Front

When sensing danger, the _______ sends a signal to the nervous system.

Back

amygdala (brain)

Front

The signal causes physical responses including faster breathing, a faster _____________ and an increase in blood pressure.

Back

heartbeat

Front

Response from the amygdala: ___________ or __________.

Back

fight or flight

Front

Some fears can be ___________. For example, if a person is not a strong swimmer, they stay out of deep waters.

Back

helpful / healthy

Front

People can ____________ their fears by learning about and getting used to what they fear.

Back

overcome

Front

Many childhood fears arise from experiences that are new & unfamiliar. Most kids outgrow these fears with adult support.

Back

new & unfamiliar

Front

1. A _______ is an intense fear that feels real but is disproportionate to the danger.

Back

phobia