Fears + Phobias Vocab definitions

Question 1

Activate

Answer 1

To activate something means to cause it to start working.

Question 2

Trigger

Answer 2

to trigger something means to cause it to begin.

Question 3

Turbulance

Answer 3

In flying turbulance is an interuption in the flow of mind that causes planes to rise, fall, or sway in a rough way

Question 4

Immaturity

Answer 4

the state of not being fully developed or grown.

Question 5

Amygdala

Answer 5

keeps track of experiences that trigger strong emotions.

Question 6

Therapist

Answer 6

a person who is skilled in treating mental or physical illness.

Question 7

Genes

Answer 7

the parts of cells that give a living thing its physical characteristics and make it grow and develop.

Question 8

Dread

Answer 8

anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

Question 9

Phobia

Answer 9

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

Question 10

Inherited

Answer 10

of a quality, characteristics or predisposition derived genetically from one’s parents or ancestors.