francinephobia

Francinephobia is a specific phobia characterized by an irrational fear or aversion towards the character Francine Frensky from the children's animated television series Arthur.

Fear of Francine Frensky

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Watching Arthur episodes Seeing images or merchandise featuring Francine Frensky

coping strategies

Gradual exposure to the character
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from mental health professionals

risk factors

  • • Past negative experiences related to the character
  • • Underlying anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Emergence of specific phobias related to popular media characters

related phobias

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