True or False
True
How was paragraph #2 about Paul Walker connected to the rest of the text
It gave an example of someone who was a daredevil
What was Sigmund Freud's belief about thrill seekers
That it was based on the human drive towards death
Synonym for conflict
problem
People who seek thrills cause WHAT to be released
Endorphins
True
How was Paul Walker a humanitarian
- Helped preserve ocean life
- Helped out after natural disasters
- Dedicated time to charities around the world
The release of endorphins
Synonym for fatal
Deadly
What happens to the brain when endorphins are released
It puts the brain into overdrive, balance out adrenaline and allows it to function in even scary situations
There are no safe ways to achieve an adrenaline rush
What did Paul Walker do to be known for his reckless behavior
He did most of his own dangerous stunts instead of having a professional stuntman
What is the new personality type that psychologist believed they have found
the personality type that was connected to a desire to take risk
Name a STRUCTURED extreme sport that we have learned about
Free Diving
Sky diving
Cliff Diving
White water rafting
What are some healthy ways that thrills seeks take risks
Extreme or competitive sports
roller coasters
strategy based games
Dare devils create their own circumstances to that force the brain to release endorphins
Fast and the Furious
What are some other scientist explanation for dare devil behavior that was different from Freud
Aggression
Chemical reaction
to fill powerful and alive
What vocabulary word can most closely replace the word "HABITS"
Tendency
What are some unhealthy ways that thrill seekers take risks
Abuse drugs
abuse alcohol
drive recklessly
Riding a roller coaster is a not a safe way to achieve the "rush"
False
How can Paul Walker being a dare devil help with his charity work
It could allow for him to go to places that other people may not want to to help people that are in need. For example, after the hurricane and earthquake.
According to the text, how can thrill seekers "craving" endorphins lead to trouble
They find new ways to achieve the rush and that when it gets out of control
Antonym for the vocabulary word PROFESSIONAL
Unskilled
unprofessional
rookie
What is the authors point of view on daredevils
That daredevils should participate in healthy risks like extreme sports rather then life taking risks
Dangerous risks aren't worth the consequences