Intense Fear in AP Psychology

Definition

Intense fear refers to a strong and overwhelming feeling of terror or dread. It is an intense emotional response that can be triggered by real or imagined threats.

Related terms

Anxiety:

Anxiety is a state of persistent worry, unease, or fear that is often generalized and not tied to a specific threat.

Phobia:

A phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of a particular object, situation, or activity.

Fight-or-flight response: The fight-or-flight response is the body's automatic reaction to perceived threat or danger, preparing it either for confrontation (fight) or escape (flight).