Question
Identify fear shown in the image.
A. Agoraphobia
B. Acrophobia
C. Claustrophobia
D. Xenophobia
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Ans: C. Claustrophobia
Phobia
- Phobia is persistent and morbid fear of the specific situation, object or activity.
- It is an excessive and irrational fear reaction.
- Person in the picture is exhibiting “Claustrophobia”
Claustrophobia:
- The fear of enclosed or tight spaces.
- Severe claustrophobia can be especially disabling if it prevents you from riding in cars or elevators
List of other important phobias:
Agoraphobia:
- People with agoraphobia fear to be in large crowds or trapped outside the home.
- Most common type of phobia.
- The word itself refers to “fear of open spaces.”
Glossophobia:
- Performance anxiety, or the fear of speaking in front of an audience.
Acrophobia:
- The fear of heights
Aviatophobia:
- The fear of flying.
Xenophobia:
- Deep-rooted fear towards foreigners
Zoophobia:
- Fear of animals
Algophobia:
- Fears of pain
