Trypophobia and Phobias

What is a phobia?

• A persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation

• A fear and a phobia are the same thing

• A fear of holes

• A fear of decomposing items

What triggers trypophobia?

• Irregular patterns, bumps, or clustered holes

• Seeing clusters of tiny camera lenses

• Fear of decomposing items

• Fear of lotus seed pods

When was trypophobia first named?

• 2005

• Ancient Greece

• After the TV show 'American Horror Story: Cult'

• After news stories reported negative reactions to smartphone camera lenses

What does the term 'trypophobia' mean?

• Fear of holes

• Fear of decomposing items

• Fear of lotus seed pods

• Fear of irregular patterns

Why is trypophobia considered disgusting?

• It is associated with an intrinsic disgust for decomposing items, sores, and scars

• It is associated with an intrinsic fear of danger or disease

• It is associated with an intrinsic fear of holes

• It is associated with an intrinsic fear of irregular patterns

What physical reactions can trypophobic people experience?

• Increased heart rate, nausea, sweating, itchiness, and panic attacks

• Increased heart rate, fear, dizziness, and shortness of breath

• Nausea, sweating, itchiness, and debilitating panic attacks

• Increased heart rate, fear, nausea, and shortness of breath

Is trypophobia officially recognized as a mental disorder?

• No

• Yes

• It is recognized as a specific phobia

• It is recognized as an anxiety disorder

What is the scientific understanding of trypophobia?

• Limited

• Extensive

• It is associated with an evolutionary basis

• It is associated with a biological revulsion

What is the prevalence of trypophobia in women?

• Higher than in men

• Lower than in men

• Equal to that in men

• Unknown

What is a possible treatment for trypophobia?

• Exposure therapy

• Medication

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy

• Hypnotherapy