Question

1. ri.10.4 the word dopamine in the article refers to: a. a type of fear - inducing stimulus b. a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and reward c. a brain disorder caused by stress d. a fictional term for thrill - seeking 7. l10.6 which academic word best describes the brain’s ability to process fear differently in different individuals? a. standardization b. variability c. rigidity d. uniformity 8. ri.10.3 how does the author connect haunted houses to scientific findings? a. by showing how haunted houses were invented by scientists b. by explaining haunted houses as a real - life example of fear response c. by suggesting haunted houses are dangerous experiments d. by comparing haunted houses to medical laboratories 9. l10.4 the prefix sub - in the term subconscious most likely means: a. above b. below c. across d. without 10. ri.10.4 what is the impact of describing horror - movie watching as a “safe danger”? a. it highlights the irrationality of watching scary films. b. it emphasizes the controlled environment of fear. c. it downplays the effects of scary imagery. d. it suggests movies are less effective than haunted houses. 11. l10.4 the word catharsis most likely means: a. a cleansing or release of emotions b. an increase in heart rate c. a fearful reaction d. a medical condition 12. ri.10.3 which of the following best explains the sequence of the article’s reasoning? a. scientific terms → researcher interviews → cultural examples b. history of horror films → cultural examples → statistics c. personal anecdotes → unrelated data → conclusion d. statistics → legal analysis → experiments

Explanation:

• Question 6: Dopamine is a well - known neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward systems in the brain.
• Question 7: Variability means differences or variations. The brain's ability to process fear differently in different individuals is an example of variability.
• Question 8: Haunted houses are often used as real - life examples to illustrate how people respond to fear, which connects them to scientific findings about fear responses.
• Question 9: The prefix "sub -" generally means below or under. "Subconscious" refers to the part of the mind below the level of conscious awareness.
• Question 10: Describing horror - movie watching as a "safe danger" emphasizes that the fear experienced is in a controlled environment, as one is in a theater and not in real danger.
• Question 11: Catharsis is defined as a cleansing or release of emotions, often used in the context of emotional release after experiencing something intense like a horror movie.
• Question 12: Without the full article, but based on common writing patterns in this context, starting with scientific terms, then interviewing researchers, and using cultural examples is a logical sequence for an article on a scientific - psychological topic related to fear responses.

Answer:

• 6. B. a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and reward
• 7. B. Variability
• 8. B. By explaining haunted houses as a real - life example of fear response
• 9. B. below
• 10. B. It emphasizes the controlled environment of fear.
• 11. A. a cleansing or release of emotions
• 12. A. Scientific terms → researcher interviews → cultural examples