agerozoophobia
Agerozoophobia is the fear of farm animals, which falls under the category of animal phobias and specifically a branch of zoophobia and domesticzoophobia.
Fear of farm animals (Branch of zoophobia and domestievzoophobia)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering farm animals
Visiting farms or rural areas
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to farm animals
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving farm animals
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific animal phobia
Historical Context
Historically linked to early human survival instincts and negative experiences with farm animals.
related phobias
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