arachnophobia
Arachnophobia is the extreme fear of spiders, often leading to intense anxiety and avoidance behaviors.
Fear of spiders Arachnephobia or Arachnophobia
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
9/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Seeing a spider, spider webs, or even thinking about spiders
coping strategies
Relaxation techniques
Mindfulness practices
Education about spiders
risk factors
- • Genetics
- • Traumatic experiences involving spiders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Arachnophobia has been documented throughout history in various cultures and is prevalent globally.
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