gelotophobia
Gelotophobia is the fear of being laughed at or ridiculed by others.
Fear of being laughed at
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Public speaking
Social situations
Performance evaluations
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to feared situations
risk factors
- • Low self-esteem
- • Past experiences of humiliation
Scientific Classification
Social anxiety disorder
Historical Context
Coined by Michael Titze in the 1990s
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