calculaphobia
Calculaphobia is the fear or anxiety related to the use of calculators or the fear of numbers.
Fear of calculators
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Having to perform calculations
Seeing or using a calculator
Encountering numbers
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to calculators or numbers
risk factors
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Traumatic experiences
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences with mathematics or numbers during childhood or past traumatic events related to calculations.
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