Your Fears and Phobias

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk explores common fears and phobias, how they affect our daily lives, and the science behind them. It highlights the difference between fear and phobia, shares personal experiences, and offers guidance on coping strategies, making it both relatable and informative.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:03:39

Questions

1. How fast can the brain recognize and react to a fear stimulus like a spider?

Less than one third of a second Two seconds Half a second One second

2. What fear did the speaker personally mention facing during the talk?

Fear of heights Stage fright Fear of spiders Fear of big dogs

3. What advice is given for overcoming fears and phobias?

Face your biggest fear first Avoid situations that trigger them Ignore them until they fade Start gradually and seek help from friends, counselors, or therapists

4. What is the difference between fears and phobias as explained in the content?

Fears are stronger than phobias Fears are imaginary, phobias are real Fears can be coped with, phobias cannot Fears are only in childhood, phobias in adulthood

5. According to the talk, what percentage of Americans suffer from one or more phobias?

8.7–18.1% 30–35% 5–10% 20–25%

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