FEARS AND PHOBIAS

1) What are you afraid of? Why?

2) Watch the video and try to find the difference between a fear and a phobia:

3) Match the words with the right clues: ´

Amygdala - Avoidance - Brain - Exposure - Fear - Fight-or-flight - Help

                                 Interference - Phobia - Threat

Across:
2. A deep, irrational fear that affects daily life.
4. The body’s automatic response to danger, often called "fight-or-____."
6. A small, almond-shaped structure in the brain responsible for processing fear.
8. Avoiding a fear too much can make it worse. What is this action called?
10. When fear starts to negatively affect everyday activities, it causes ______.

Down:

1. A strong emotional response to danger or threats.
2. The part of the body that processes emotions and reactions.
3. The process of facing fears gradually to reduce anxiety.
4. The brain detects this when sensing possible danger.
5. When fear becomes overwhelming, people should seek this.

4) Watch the video again and say whether the following statements are true or false:

1. The amygdala plays a role in detecting threats and processing fear. 
2. Phobias are simply mild fears and do not interfere with daily life. 
3. Avoiding fears completely can increase the chances of developing a phobia. 
4. A person with a phobia might change their lifestyle to avoid their fear. 
5. If a dog barks or snarls, it is always being aggressive. 
6. Gradual exposure to fears in a controlled way can help reduce fear.
7. The brain does not play a role in regulating fear responses. 
8. Watching a scary movie can activate the brain’s fear response. 
9. People with phobias should never seek professional help. 
10. Corrective experiences can help change fearful perceptions.