[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":3,"doc-seo-487976-105":59,"doc-detail-487976-en":130},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"success",[7,13,18,23,28,33,38,43,48,51,55],{"id":8,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":10,"show_sort_weight":11,"slug":12},1,"Document","Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":14,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":15,"show_sort_weight":16,"slug":17},2,"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":19,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":20,"show_sort_weight":21,"slug":22},4,"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":24,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":25,"show_sort_weight":26,"slug":27},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":29,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":30,"show_sort_weight":31,"slug":32},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":34,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":35,"show_sort_weight":36,"slug":37},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":39,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":40,"show_sort_weight":41,"slug":42},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":44,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":45,"show_sort_weight":46,"slug":47},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":46,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":49,"show_sort_weight":46,"slug":50},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":52,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":53,"show_sort_weight":52,"slug":54},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":56,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":57,"show_sort_weight":24,"slug":58},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":60,"data":61},"ok",{"site_id":62,"language":63,"slug":64,"title":65,"keywords":66,"description":67,"schema_data":68,"social_meta":123,"head_meta":125,"extra_data":127,"updated_unix":129},105,"en","the-science-of-being-scared-solve-problems","The Science of Being Scared - Solve Problems","","A science passage explains how the brain and body respond to sudden fear, using a haunted-house scenario to describe the rapid “built-in alarm system.” It details the amygdala’s quick detection of danger, the immediate release of adrenaline, and the resulting fight-or-flight physical changes such as faster heart rate and breathing. It also explains how the fear response ends as the body calms down and how slow, deep breaths can help recover more quickly.",{"@graph":69,"@context":122},[70,84,105],{"@type":71,"itemListElement":72},"BreadcrumbList",[73,77,79,82],{"item":74,"name":75,"@type":76,"position":8},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":78,"name":9,"@type":76,"position":14},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/",{"item":80,"name":20,"@type":76,"position":81},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/exam/",3,{"item":83,"name":65,"@type":76,"position":19},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/the-science-of-being-scared-solve-problems/487976/",{"url":83,"name":65,"@type":85,"image":86,"author":91,"headline":65,"publisher":94,"fileFormat":97,"inLanguage":63,"description":67,"dateModified":98,"datePublished":99,"encodingFormat":97,"isAccessibleForFree":100,"interactionStatistic":101},"DigitalDocument",{"url":87,"@type":88,"width":89,"height":90},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/the-science-of-being-scared-solve-problems/487976.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":92,"@type":93},"moss~","Person",{"url":74,"name":95,"@type":96},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-11-05","2026-09-30",true,{"@type":102,"interactionType":103,"userInteractionCount":34},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":104},"ViewAction",{"@type":106,"mainEntity":107},"FAQPage",[108,114,118],{"name":109,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":111},"What is the main idea of the passage?","Question",{"text":112,"@type":113},"The passage explains how the body’s alarm system reacts to being scared and how the body calms down afterward.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What role does the amygdala play in the fear response?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"The amygdala spots danger first and sends a lightning-quick signal to the rest of the body to get ready immediately.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"What does the passage suggest can help you settle down faster after a scare?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"Taking a few slow, deep breaths helps the body switch the alarm back off more quickly.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},487976,1790901347,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":19,"category_name":20,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":34,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":34,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":143,"read_time":144,"preview_page_count":4},962090895452,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_a8503ba1806abce46bf441b54a3ca4cd","You step into a dark haunted house, and suddenly something jumps out at you! Your heart pounds, your breath speeds up, and you might even scream before you know what is happening. That whole reaction takes less than a second, faster than you can blink. Believe it or not, your body has a built-in alarm system, and it just went off.  \nThat super-fast alarm starts deep inside your brain in a tiny part called the amygdala. About the size and shape of an almond, the amygdala is always watching for danger, even when you are not thinking about it. The moment it spots something scary, it sends a lightning-quick signal to the rest of your body: get ready, right now!  \nOnce that signal fires, your body floods with a chemical called adrenaline. Adrenaline is like a burst of energy that makes your heart beat faster and your breathing speed up so your muscles get plenty of oxygen. Scientists call this the \"fight or flight\" response, because it prepares you either to face the danger or to run away from it. Long ago, this reaction helped people escape from real dangers, like a hungry animal.  \nSo if being scared feels so intense, why would anyone visit a haunted house on purpose? The secret is that your brain quickly figures out you are actually safe, and the fear turns into fun and excitement. When you know the monster is just a person in a mask, that rush of adrenaline becomes a thrill instead of a real warning. This is why a scary story can make you laugh and shiver at the same time.  \nAfter the fright is over, your body needs a little time to switch its alarm back off. Slowly your heartbeat calms, your breathing steadies, and the leftover adrenaline fades away. Taking a few slow, deep breaths can help you settle down even faster. The next time you jump at a surprise, remember that your amazing brain protected you before you even had a chance to think!  \nThe Science of Being Scared  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What is the main idea of this passage?\u003Cbr>A. Haunted houses are the scariest places that people can visit\u003Cbr>B. Deep breathing is the best way to fall asleep at night\u003Cbr>C. Adrenaline is the only chemical the human body ever makes\u003Cbr>D. The body has a fast alarm system that reacts when we get scared |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2) Long ago, how did the fight or flight response help people?\u003Cbr>A. It helped them stay warm during very cold winters\u003Cbr>B. It helped them escape from real dangers, like a hungry animal\u003Cbr>C. It helped them find food when they were hungry\u003Cbr>D. It helped them fall asleep after a long day |  |  |  |  | 4.  \u003Cbr>5.  \u003Cbr>6.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 3) According to the passage, what does adrenaline cause your body to do?\u003Cbr>A. It makes your skin change color and your hair fall out\u003Cbr>B. It makes your eyes close and your ears ring\u003Cbr>C. It makes your heart beat faster and your breathing speed up\u003Cbr>D. It makes your muscles shrink and your bones grow |  |  |  |  | 7.  \u003Cbr>8.  \u003Cbr>9.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 4) How is the last paragraph mostly organized?\u003Cbr>A. It lists the reasons people enjoy scary movies\u003Cbr>B. It explains the history of the amygdala's discovery\u003Cbr>C. It describes, in order, how the body calms down after a fright\u003Cbr>D. It compares two different kinds of haunted houses |  |  |  |  | 10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5) How long does the author say the scared reaction takes to happen?\u003Cbr>A. Nearly ten seconds, faster than a heartbeat\u003Cbr>B. Around half an hour, quicker than a nap\u003Cbr>C. About one full minute, slower than a yawn\u003Cbr>D. Less than a second, faster than you can blink |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 6) Which part of the brain first spots danger and sets off the alarm?\u003Cbr>A. The muscles B. The adrenaline\u003Cbr>C. The amygdala D. The heartbeat |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 7) Why can a haunted house be fun instead of truly frightening?\u003Cbr>A. Your brain ","cbCaigvbbB8JYFYT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigvbbB8JYFYT","pdf",91415,"English","# Reading Comprehension Questions\n## Main Idea and Passage Details\n## Adrenaline, Amygdala, and Fight-or-Flight Meaning\n## Organization of the Final Paragraph\n## Recovery After a Scare","[{\"question\":\"What is the main idea of the passage?\",\"answer\":\"The passage explains how the body’s alarm system reacts to being scared and how the body calms down afterward.\"},{\"question\":\"What role does the amygdala play in the fear response?\",\"answer\":\"The amygdala spots danger first and sends a lightning-quick signal to the rest of the body to get ready immediately.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the passage suggest can help you settle down faster after a scare?\",\"answer\":\"Taking a few slow, deep breaths helps the body switch the alarm back off more quickly.\"}]","The Science of Being Scared - Solve Problems | PDF",1790809728,18]