What Fear Can Teach Us

According to the video, fear is useful because-

• it tells us to stop and freeze

• it sends out a scary message

• it sounds a frightening alarm

• it alerts us to possible danger

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Which of the following best describes the way the video portrays a person encountering a threat?

• A man on a hike gets scared and runs away.

• A picture of the thalamus shows how it connects to the frontal cortex.

• A model of the brain shows how the amygdala works.

• A man on a hike suddenly sees a snake in his path.

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How is fear a useful part of a person’s survival mechanism?

• Fear keeps us safe and without the fear response, people could walk into harm’s way and face serious danger.

• Fear makes a person's blood pressure rise.

• Fear keeps us from enjoying every day activities.

• Fear, if not treated, can become a phobia.

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Why is fear important?

• It protects people from becoming violent and lashing out.

• It tells people when they are in physical pain.

• It tells people they might be in danger and must respond in some way.

• It reveals clues about people's personalities and likes or dislikes.

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Why is fear important?

• It protects people from becoming violent and lashing out.

• It tells people when they are in physical pain.

• It tells people they might be in danger and must respond in some way.

• It reveals clues about people's personalities and likes or dislikes.

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According to the video, fear is useful because —

• it sounds a frightening alarm

• it alerts us to possible danger

• it sends out a scary message

• it tells us to stop and freeze

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What is the main theme of the talk 'What Fear Can Teach Us'?

• The benefits of fear in decision making

• The dangers of living in constant fear

• How to overcome fear

• The history of fear in human evolution

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Which literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'fear is a teacher'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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In the context of 'What Fear Can Teach Us', which of the following best describes fear?

• A hindrance to success

• A motivator for action

• An unnecessary emotion

• A sign of weakness

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What part of speech is the word 'fear' in the sentence 'Fear can be a powerful motivator'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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