brontosaurusphobia
Fear of brontosauruses, which are extinct large herbivorous dinosaurs with long necks and tails
Fear of brontosauruses
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering images or representations of brontosauruses
Visiting museums with dinosaur exhibits
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to feared stimuli
risk factors
- • Traumatic experience involving dinosaurs
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Possibly rooted in fear of large unknown creatures from prehistoric times
related phobias
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