Phobias flashcardz

Front

What is the fear of spiders called?

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Arachnophobia

Front

Fears developed in childhood are the most common cause of phobias. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Which phobia is associated with the fear of heights?

Back

Acrophobia

Front

According to evolutionary psychology, why might humans fear snakes or spiders?

Back

They represent potential threats to survival.

Front

Which phobia is triggered by a fear of public speaking?

Back

Glossophobia

Front

What is the fear of enclosed spaces called?

Back

Claustrophobia

Front

What is the term for the fear of open or crowded spaces?

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Agoraphobia

Front

What is the fear of flying known as?

Back

Aviophobia

Front

What psychological condition involves excessive fear of a specific object or situation?

Back

Phobia

Front

What is the fear of darkness called?

Back

Nyctophobia