Fears and Phobias Questions

What is fear fundamentally considered as?

• A) A learned behavior

• B) A basic human emotion

• C) A rare psychological condition

• D) A choice

How does fear affect our physical body?

• A) It slows down our heartbeat and breathing

• B) It has no physical effects

• C) It causes physical responses like a faster heartbeat and rapid breathing

• D) It makes the body temperature drop significantly

What is the "fight or flight" response?

• A) A state of confusion during dangerous situations

• B) A relaxation technique to overcome fear

• C) The body's preparation to either confront or escape from danger

• D) A medical procedure to treat phobias

How long can a feeling of fear last?

• A) It only lasts for a few seconds

• B) It is always brief and never lasts long

• C) It can be brief or it can last longer

• D) It lasts exactly one hour

What triggers the "fight or flight" response?

• A) Only when there is actual danger

• B) When the brain receives an "all clear" message

• C) Something that is startling or unexpected

• D) Only during a roller coaster ride

What is fear often a reaction to according to the text?

• A person's name

• Something that seems dangerous

• A natural disaster

• A happy event

What is one way that someone can overcome a fear of deep water?

• By avoiding swimming pools

• By learning how to swim safely

• By never going near water

• By watching others swim

According to the text, what is one of the most common fears people have?

• Fear of animals

• Fear of public speaking

• Fear of driving

• Fear of heights

What does avoiding something scary do to a person's fear, as mentioned in the text?

• It helps them overcome the fear

• It has no effect on the fear

• It reinforces the fear and keeps it strong

• It makes the fear disappear temporarily

What is a sign that a child's fear might need attention from adults?

• If the fear is related to a natural reaction

• If the fear is about something new and unfamiliar

• If the fear lasts beyond the expected age

• If the fear is about imaginary creatures