Trapped! For some people, though, hiding in a closet is


their worst nightmare. Tey fear being trapped in small spaces. Does that scare you? Try this test. Imagine you’re exploring a cave. It’s dark, so you click on a flashlight. At first, the cave is tall enough to stand in. Te deeper you go, the narrower the cave gets. Soon, you’re crawling on your hands and knees, then on your belly. Oops! You drop your flashlight. It flickers


off. Te cave is so narrow that you can’t turn around. You bump the ceiling. Dirt falls down your neck. It feels like the walls are closing in on you. You worry you’ll run out of oxygen. Should you use your last breath to scream for help? Will anyone hear you? If that’s how you feel just reading this, maybe you have a phobia.


Danger Alert Extreme fear can stop you from exploring your


world. A little fear, though, is a good thing. It can keep you safe. It can keep you from falling off a cliff or facing off with a hungry shark. So don’t be afraid to explore. Te next time


you feel that rush of adrenaline, though, pay attention. If your heart pounds and your skin prickles, look around you for signs of danger. If you spot trouble, it’s time for fight or flight.


WORDWISE


instinct: a behavior or action that is natural from birth instead of learned


perception: the ability to become aware of what is around you through the use of your senses, such as sight, sound, and touch


phobia: an extreme and lasting fear that is not based on reason


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Deadly lightning crackles as it zaps the ground.


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