Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear: Vocabulary Quiz Part I

Which of the following is an example of a survival mechanism in animals?

• Ignoring loud sounds

• Avoiding the urge to eat when hungry

• Recognizing predators and hiding

• Moving away from warm areas

When the body detects danger, it typically:

• Slows down heart rate

• Lowers adrenaline levels

• increases adrenaline and dopamine

• Increases hunger

The term "hard-wired" means something is:

• Learned over time

• Permanent and automatic

• Weak and unreliable

• Easily forgotten

Which situation describes an "encounter"?

• You walk in a quiet park alone

• You see an unfamiliar animal on a hike

• You review notes before a test

• You find a new book at the library

The "fight or flight" response is triggered by:

• Extreme boredom

• A feeling of safety

• Dangerous or stressful situations

• A need to fall asleep

Which of the following is most likely a thrillseeker?

• Someone who enjoys reading at home

• Someone who likes activities like skydiving and bungee jumping

• Someone who avoids risks at all costs

• Someone who prefers relaxing on the beach

A life-threatening situation is one that could:

• Be easily managed

• Be extremely safe

• Endanger someone's life

• Be ignored without concern

Which of the following statements is true about hormones?

• They are always under conscious control

• They are chemicals that help regulate bodily functions

• They only affect emotions in adults

• They are released only during exercise

Dopamine is often associated with:

• Feelings of fatigue

• good feelings and reward (motivation)

• Increased pain sensitivity

• Decreased focus

Adrenaline causes your...

• brain to become larger

• heart to be slower

• heart to stop beating

• heart to beat faster