Fear Intensity Comparison: Scared, Terrified, Petrified
Visualize how fear states differ by intensity, symptoms, and physiological arousal.
Fear State Attribute | Intensity (1–10) | Key Symptoms / Examples | Physiological Arousal (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scared | 3 | Startled by a sudden noise or minor threat; brief anxiety, heightened alertness, quickened breathing. | 35% |
| Terrified | 9 | Perception of immediate, serious danger; intense panic, strong urge to flee, shaking, possible screaming or hyperventilation. | 85% |
| Petrified | 10 | Overwhelming fear leading to freeze/immobility or inability to respond; mental paralysis, may be silent and rigid despite high internal alarm. | 95% |
What This Template Offers
A ready-to-use comparison that translates fear states into clear numbers and cues—perfect for teaching, training, or content explainers.
- Clear scale from scared to petrified
- Predefined columns: intensity, symptoms, arousal
- Readable, presentation-ready styling
- Responsive embeds and easy sharing
- Fast export for slides and docs
Perfect Use Cases
Psychology lecture or training deck
Explain fear intensity with concrete examples and arousal percentages. Students grasp the difference between scared, terrified, and petrified at a glance.
Crisis communication guidelines
Set common language for incident response. The chart aligns teams on what each fear level looks like and how to react.
Content explainer for blogs or media
Add a clean, authoritative visual that boosts comprehension and time-on-page while covering emotion and behavior topics.
UX research or user interviews debrief
Map participant emotions to intensity and arousal to clarify pain points and prioritize fixes.
How to Customize
Paste your data
Replace sample rows with your states, intensity (1–10), symptoms, and arousal (%).
Tune labels and colors
Use audience-friendly terms, adjust colors for accessibility, and keep text concise.
Share or export
Download a high-quality image, share a link, or embed the comparison on your site.
Why Choose This comparison Template
Key Benefits
Pro Tips
Create Your Own comparison—see differences instantly
Turn qualitative states into a crisp, side-by-side comparison in minutes—no design skills needed.
Create Your Own comparison—see differences instantly
Turn qualitative states into a crisp, side-by-side comparison in minutes—no design skills needed.
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