Fears and Phobias / Main idea & Evidence Review

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What does it mean to activate something?

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To cause it to begin.

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What is a sidebar?

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Additional information that is usually set in a box alongside or within an article.

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What is a physical response to fear?

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Rapid breathing.

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Is a phobia a sign of weakness?

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No, it is a response the brain has learned in an attempt to protect that person.

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What is the difference between fear and phobia?

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Fear is a basic emotion, while a phobia is an intense fear.

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What is fear?

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A basic emotional response to a perceived threat.

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What is a phobia?

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An intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.

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Can phobias be treated?

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Yes, through therapy, exposure, and other methods.

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What is an example of a common phobia?

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Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders.

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What triggers a phobia?

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A specific event, experience, or learned behavior.