Understanding Trypophobia

What is trypophobia?

• Fear of small spaces

• Fear of spiders

• Fear of holes

• Fear of heights

When was the term 'trypophobia' first coined?

• 1985

• 1995

• 2005

• 2015

What is a phobia?

• A mild dislike of something

• An extreme or irrational fear of something

• A rational fear of something

• A temporary fear of something

Which emotion is associated with high eyebrows and wide eyes?

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Fear

• Disgust

What does the Parasite Avoidance Theory suggest?

• Disgust evolved to avoid social interactions

• Disgust evolved to avoid predators

• Disgust evolved to avoid loud noises

• Disgust evolved to avoid potential sources of infection

Which of the following is NOT a category of things that disgust us according to the Parasite Avoidance Theory?

• Flesh wounds

• Clean water

• Rotting food

• Poop

Why might clusters of holes be particularly disturbing to some people?

• They remind people of open spaces

• They resemble dangerous animals

• They are associated with loud noises

• They look like skin infections

What does the video suggest about the nature of disgust?

• It is neither biologically programmed nor culturally learned

• It is both biologically programmed and culturally learned

• It is entirely culturally learned

• It is entirely biologically programmed

What is the best way to deal with trypophobia according to the video?

• Ignore it completely

• Confront the fear directly

• Avoid videos and images that trigger it

• Seek therapy

What is the main reason for the lack of research on trypophobia?

• It is not a real condition

• It is too common

• It is not officially recognized as a phobia

• It is too difficult to study