laboratoryphobia
An intense fear or avoidance of laboratories, often due to the equipment, experiments, or perceived dangers associated with them.
Fear of laboratories
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Sight of laboratory equipment
Chemical smells
Fear of accidents or contamination
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Gradual exposure to lab environments
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience in a lab setting
- • General anxiety disorder
- • High sensitivity to smells or sounds
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences in laboratories or media portrayal of labs as dangerous places.
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