Fears and Phobias Critical Vocabulary

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What is fear?

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Feeling nervous.

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What does the word immaturity mean?

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Not being fully grown or developed.

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What is turbulence?

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Rough wind or air.

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What is the term for rough wind or air?

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Turbulence.

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What does it mean to trigger something?

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To cause it to begin.

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What is a phobia?

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An extreme or irrational fear of something.

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What is anxiety?

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A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

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What does the term 'irrational' mean?

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Not based on reason or logic.

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What is a common symptom of a phobia?

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Intense fear or panic when faced with the feared object or situation.

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What is the difference between fear and phobia?

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Fear is a normal response to a threat; phobia is an excessive, irrational fear.