Root Word Phobia Quiz

What is the definition of phobia?

• An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

• A feeling of unease or worry about something.

• A mental disorder characterized by excessive fear or anxiety.

• A strong liking or preference for something.

Which of the following is a famous phobia: a) Arachnophobia b) Acrophobia c) Phonophobia d) All of the above

• d) All of the above

• b) Claustrophobia

• a) Ophidiophobia

• c) Hemophobia

What does the root word 'phobia' mean?

• love or attraction

• fear or aversion

• indifference or apathy

• courage or bravery

Which phobia is the fear of spiders?

• arachnophobia

• acrophobia

• claustrophobia

• entomophobia

Which phobia is the fear of heights?

• aerophobia

• hydrophobia

• claustrophobia

• acrophobia

Which phobia is the fear of loud noises?

• arachnophobia

• phonophobia

• acrophobia

• claustrophobia

True or False: Phobias are irrational fears.

• Phobias are logical fears.

• Phobias are irrational fears.

• Phobias are normal fears.

• Phobias are rational fears.

What is the term used to describe the fear of public speaking?

• claustrophobia

• arachnophobia

• acrophobia

• glossophobia

Which phobia is the fear of flying?

• claustrophobia

• acrophobia

• aviophobia

• aerophobia

What is the term used to describe the fear of confined spaces?

• claustrophobia

• arachnophobia

• agoraphobia

• acrophobia