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What is the main topic of the text?
What is the main topic of the text?
- Common phobias and their impact on people's lives (correct)
- The benefits of traveling to other countries
- The history of aviation
- The safety measures in airplanes
What is the main reason some people are afraid of flying?
What is the main reason some people are afraid of flying?
- Fear of meeting strangers
- Fear of loud noises
- Fear of heights (correct)
- Fear of crowded spaces
What is the difference between a logical fear and a phobia?
What is the difference between a logical fear and a phobia?
- Logical fears are inherited, while phobias are acquired
- Logical fears can be easily overcome, while phobias are persistent
- Logical fears are common, while phobias are rare
- Logical fears are based on real dangers, while phobias are irrational fears (correct)
What percentage of people are estimated to have a fear of flying?
What percentage of people are estimated to have a fear of flying?
What are three common phobias mentioned in the text?
What are three common phobias mentioned in the text?
How can a fear of flying impact a person's ability to travel or visit friends far away?
How can a fear of flying impact a person's ability to travel or visit friends far away?
What are three common phobias mentioned in the text?
What are three common phobias mentioned in the text?
Is a phobia a logical fear?
Is a phobia a logical fear?
What percentage of people are estimated to have a fear of flying?
What percentage of people are estimated to have a fear of flying?
What are some reasons people with a phobia of flying might be afraid?
What are some reasons people with a phobia of flying might be afraid?
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Study Notes
Fear of Flying
- Fear of flying is a common phobia affecting approximately 12% of people.
- This fear can inhibit travel, preventing individuals from visiting friends or exploring other countries.
- Phobia of flying often stems from various underlying fears, such as fear of heights or the inability to exit the airplane once onboard.
Phobias Explained
- Phobias are illogical fears that can cause excessive dread, even in the absence of real danger.
- Common phobias include:
- Fear of heights: Acrophobia
- Fear of enclosed spaces: Claustrophobia
- Fear of open spaces: Agoraphobia
- Logical fears, like those of poisonous spiders, serve a protective function, whereas phobias do not.
Emotional Responses to Flying
- Individuals may experience different feelings about flying:
- Some find it boring
- Others experience excitement
- A significant number feel terror at the thought of flying
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