arpaphobia
Arpaphobia is the fear of harps, which falls under the category of specific phobias related to musical instruments.
Fear of harps, branch of gakkiphobia ( musical instruments)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing or hearing harps being played
Being in close proximity to a harp
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to harps
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences involving harps
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of musical instruments like harps can be rooted in past negative experiences or cultural beliefs.
related phobias
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