acinonyxphobia
Acinonyxphobia is the fear of cheetahs. It is characterized by an irrational and intense fear or anxiety towards encountering or thinking about cheetahs.
Fear of cheetahs
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing images or videos of cheetahs
Encountering a cheetah at a zoo or in the wild
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to cheetah-related stimuli
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving cheetahs
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Acinonyxphobia is classified as a specific phobia under the category of anxiety disorders.
Historical Context
Historically, fears of large predatory animals like cheetahs were common due to their perceived threat to early human populations.
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