Vocab
What is a trigger?
Means to cause something to begin
What is wrong with this sentence?
"as somebody gets used to a feared object or situation, the brain adjusts how it responds and the phobia is overcome"
It needs capitals and periods
What are some normal childhood fears? (pg. 208)
Dark, being along, monsters, strangers, etc.
What is the hardest part of overcoming a phobia according to the text on pg. 211?
Getting started
Explain one of your fears by using this sentence frame: An example of ___ is ___.
Teacher decides
What does activate mean?
Means to cause it to start working
Is this sentence correct?
"Gradually, and with support, the person tries each fear situation on the list."
Yes, they use capitals, commas, and periods correctly
What are examples of triggers?
Why do you think the text suggests looking at a photo of a dog on pg. 210, para. 27
Exposure, confronting fears, working your way up from the least scary way to overcoming a fear
What is the most popular kids candy?
Any of these: Reeses, M&Ms, Skittles
What is a phobia?
An extreme or irrational fear; an aversion to something
Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
"Some kids are sensitive to many fears."
Simple
What does the amygdala do?
Keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions
What is one thing the text suggests people do to overcome a phobia? (pg. 210)
Gradually facing their fears
What is the biggest human fear?
Any of these answers will work: Death, public speaking, poverty, failure, social rejection
What does immaturity mean?
The state of not being fully developed or grown.
Is this a compound or complex sentence?
"Phobias can cause people to worry about things, and some phobias can be so intense that they interfere with normal activities."
Compound
What is the difference between a fear and a phobia?
Fear and phobia are both emotional responses to perceived threats, but phobias are a more intense, irrational, and often debilitating form of fear that can significantly disrupt daily life.
According to pg. 210, what do therapists do to help people overcome phobias?
Teach relaxation practices, breathing, confronting fears/exposure, muscle relaxation, soothing self-talk
What is the largest organ of the body?
Skin
What is turbulence?
In flying, turbulence is an interruption in the flow of the wind that causes planes to rise, fall, or sway in a rough way.
Is this a complex or a compound sentence?
"When people feel afraid, the amygdala keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions."
Complex
Why is the amygdala so important?
The amygdala warns the person by triggering a fear reaction every time they encounter or think about that thing
What is an example of gradually facing your fears?
Teacher decides
Land snails that are prepared as food (mainly in France) are called...
Escargot