Fear of Flying Quiz

fear of heights, fear of being enclosed in a small area, and fear of being in a large open area

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afraid of heights, fear of crowds and noise at the airport, fear of the unknown technology of flying, and fear of loss of control

<p>A logical fear is of something that poses a real danger, while a phobia is an illogical fear of something that does not pose a real danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to the text, some specific reasons why people might be afraid of flying include fear of heights, fear of being enclosed in a small area (such as an airplane cabin), fear of crowds and noise at airports, fear of the unknown technology of flying, and fear of loss of control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fear of flying can prevent individuals from traveling to other countries or visiting friends far away, limiting their ability to explore new places and maintain personal connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to the text, individuals with a fear of flying might exhibit characteristics such as fear of heights, discomfort with enclosed spaces, apprehension about airport crowds and noise, lack of understanding about flying technology, and a need for control in unfamiliar situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A logical fear, such as fear of poisonous spiders, is based on a rational assessment of potential danger. A phobia, on the other hand, is an illogical fear that persists despite the absence of real threat, such as fear of flying or other specific stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A logical fear is based on real danger, while a phobia is an illogical fear of something without real danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In 1795</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beard feathers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ladislao and Georg Biro</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feathers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1795</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ladislao and Georg Biro</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ladislao and Georg Biro invented the ballpoint pen and started making them in England in 1943.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before the invention of graphite pencils, pens with metal points were used, and someone started making pencils from graphite in 1795.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of making pencils involves grinding graphite, shaping it into a stick, and baking it before putting it inside a piece of wood. One pencil can write 50,000 English words or make a line 55 kilometers long.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fountain pens were preferred by English pilots because they could hold ink inside them, unlike other pens. The company of the inventors of the ballpoint pen, the Hungarian brothers Biro, was eventually acquired by a French company called Bic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lead</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beard feathers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ladislao and Georg Biro</p> Signup and view all the answers