Question

fear helps protect us.
which statement from the article supports the idea in this sentence?
a like all emotions, fear can be mild, medium, or intense, depending on the situation
and the person. (paragraph 4)
b fear is the word we use to describe our emotional reaction to something that seem
dangerous. (paragraph 8)
c a fear can be healthy if it cautions a person to stay safe around something that co
be dangerous. (paragraph 10)
d young kids often have fears of the dark, being alone, strangers, and monsters or
other scary imaginary creatures. (paragraph 15)

Explanation:

The statement "Fear helps protect us" implies that fear has a positive, protective function. Option C mentions that a fear can be healthy if it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous. This directly supports the idea that fear serves a protective purpose. Option A only talks about the intensity of fear. Option B defines fear but doesn't mention its protective aspect. Option D gives examples of children's fears without indicating protection.

Answer:

C. A fear can be healthy if it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous. (paragraph 10)