Question

Fear is referred to as ‘a built-in survival mechanism’ because it ______.

Options

• warns us of impending risk

• helped human beings survive through the ages

• distinguishes man from beast

• helps us make peace with people and situations

Answer 1

Fear is referred to as ‘a built-in survival mechanism’ because it warns us of impending risk.

Explanation:

Fear responds to danger by signalling threats and preparing us to deal with them. The other options do not describe the protective purpose of fear given in the passage.