additionphobia
Additionphobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense fear or anxiety related to performing addition calculations.
Fear of doing addition
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
2/10
Exposure Risk
5/10
common triggers
being asked to add numbers
seeing numbers that need to be added
coping strategies
deep breathing exercises
positive self-talk
gradual exposure to addition tasks
risk factors
- • past negative experiences with addition
- • genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May develop from negative experiences or conditioning related to addition tasks.
related phobias
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