basketballphobia
Fear or phobia of basketball.
Fear of basketball
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10
common triggers
Watching or playing basketball games
Being in a basketball court
Hearing sounds associated with basketball
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive visualization techniques
Gradual exposure to basketball-related stimuli
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May develop from negative experiences related to basketball or witnessing traumatic events associated with the sport.
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